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English 17 Public

contrast linkers practice

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_________________we used an umbrella, we still got wet.

Even though / Although / Though

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_______________ being late, he still walked slowly.

Despite / In spite of

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________________working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do.

Despite/ In spite of

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_______________it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday.

Although / Even though / Though

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_______________he's a millionaire, he drives a second-hand car.

Although / Even though / Though

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___________________being by far the oldest player, he scored three goals.

Despite / In spite of

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_______________his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman.

Despite / In spite of

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_____ they'd only known each other for two months, they got engaged.

Even though / Although / Though

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________ I wasn't keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.

Although / Even though / Though

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We waited ages for our food. The waiter was really nice, __________.

though

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We enjoyed the festival, _________ the rain.

despite / in spite of

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___________ the fact that he worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam.

Despite / In spite of

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He refused to help me, ____________ that I asked him several times.

despite the fact / in spite of the fact

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_____________ that the sun has been shining all day, the snow has not yet melted.

Despite the fact / In spite of the fact

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My friends want to go to the beach. _____________, it is raining and I don't think I'll go.

However

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That job wasn't very interesting. ___________, the pay was good.

However

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