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Linking words - contrast

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...the rain, we still went to the park.

Despite / in spite of

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... it was raining, we still went to the park.

although / even though

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It was raining. ..., we still went to the park.

However / Nevertheless

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John bought the watch, .... the fact that it was expensive.

despite / in spite of

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I finished the homework, ... it wasn't easy.

but / although

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She went for a long walk, ... being cold.

despite / in spite of

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Mary loves tea ... her sister prefers coffee.

while / whereas

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The restaurant has a good reputation. ... , the food was terrible.

However / Nevertheless

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... the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

Although / Even though

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... she was cold, she went for a long walk

Although / Even though

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I tried to lift the box, ... it was too heavy for me.

but

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I tried to lift the box. ..., it was too heavy for me.

However / Nevertheless

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This cell phone plan costs $0.05 per minute, ... that one gives you up to 800 minutes per month for a fixed price.

whereas / while

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Our plane arrived on time ... the fact that it left 30 minutes late.

in spite of / despite

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... the fact that the company was doing badly, they took on extra employees.

Despite / in spite of

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