Share English File C1.1 Unit 1B: Discourse markers
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Fiona went to the party even _____ she was really tired.
though
We regret to inform you that your flight has been cancelled _____ to adverse weather conditions.
due / owing
I hate gin. I still drink it sometimes, _____.
though
______ that we're all here, let's get started!
Seeing
We didn't mention that Fred had been arrested ____ as not to upset his mother.
so
______ that she knew what had happened, Molly decided to keep her mouth shut.
Despite the fact / In spite of the fact
Your recent exam results have been very poor and ______ we have no choice but to expel you from the course.
therefore / consequently
She deleted his number _____ that she never had to hear from him again.
so
I told you not to go into my bedroom and ____ you did it anyway!
yet
The detective checked the CCTV in _____ to find out who had stolen the necklace.
order
Dan was angry because _____ the rising prices.
of
Tanya could barely pull herself out of bed. ______, she finally got up and went to work.
However / Nevertheless
The girls jumped in the lake in spite of the ______that it was half frozen.
fact
_____ the bad weather, we played outdoors.
In spite of
_____ I am good at languages, my sister's better at maths.
While / whereas
We'll meet inside _____ it rains.
in case
