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Which conjunction is used to contrast different but not contradictory ideas?
whereas
Can whereas go at the start of the sentence?
Yes or in the middle
Make a sentence with whereas
Which adverb is used to contrast facts or ideas in separate sentences?
However
Can however go in the middle of a sentence?
no
Which conjunction is used to introduce an idea that contrasts with the one in the main clause?
although
___________ he had practised every day for the last two weeks, he failed his driving test.
Although
Despite _________ (feel) ill, I still enjoyed the party
feeling / the fact I felt ill
In spite of + __________? x3 possible answers
ING / a noun / the fact that
In spite of ________ (rain), we went hikking.
the rain / the fact it was raining
Can despite (and in spite of) be used at the start and in the middle of a sentence?
Yes
The math test was very difficult. __________, she got a good mark.
However
________ the fact that I have to save all year, I can't wait to go to New Zealand next year
Despite
________ I know she can be difficult at times, I'm fond of her.
Although
I knew it was her the moment I saw her, __________ we had never met before.
although
I'm a nervous person _______ my partner is very chill.
whereas
