____ _____ I had studied for weeks, I failed the test. (contrast)
Even though / Although
I speak _ _____ English, so when I travel, I have ___ problems. (quantifier)
a little; few
There were _____ people at the music festival. (quantifier)
many; a lot of
He _____ _____ gone to bed earlier! (missed opportunity: advice)
should have
________ the cool weather, we went to the beach. (contrast)
Despite / In spite of
He loves comedies, _____ I love action films. (contrast)
while
We will meet first thing in the morning, __ _____ __ finish the report on time. (purpose)
in order to
I _____ _____ met them at the pub, but I stayed late at work. (missed opportunity: ability)
could have
Not _____ people know my favorite food. (quantifier)
many
________ __ ____ they win the match, they played well. (condition)
Whether or not
I won't make it, ______ my car is fixed by then. (contrast)
unless
You have been working for 12 hours. You _____ __ exhausted! (modal: deduction)
must be
She _____ ____ been here, but she couldn't get a ride. (missed opportunity: willingness)
would have
I'll put the pie in the oven now, ___ ____ it is ready on time. (purpose)
so that
He didn't have ____ time to visit with his parents. (quantifier)
much
We ____ be late. There is __ ____ __ traffic. (modal: deduction; quantifier)
might/may; a lot of
