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The job interview was a disaster: not only was I late, I forgot all my documents at home as _________________ .
well
- He is chatting on the phone non-stop!
-Yeah, as a Millenial he is rather device-addicted, ________________ he's not as bad as he used to be a few years ago.
although
Surprisingly, he managed to get the job _____________ not having enough skills for that position.
despite
Gen Xers value their freedom ____________ all else.
above
He is quite boring ____ contrast ______ his easy-going brother.
in/to
The _______ time he spends glued to his smartphone, the ______ difficult it is to get his attention.
more, more
I’ve got to admit that today's test was easy compared _______ the last one.
with
Yesterday I asked her out for a date to a fancy restaurant. __________ she said she didn’t like alcohol she managed to finish the whole bottle of wine and I had to carry her back home.
Though/ Although
The _______ difficult the task is, ______sweeter it is to succeed.
more / the
_____________the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.
Although / though
There isn’t much traffic today compared _________ Monday.
with
There are a couple of rules you have to remember above _______ else.
all
__________ all the drama, the event went quite well.
Despite / in spite of
This court has awarded financial compensation for real as well _____ for moral damages.
as
