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It was a lovely day, but she felt miserable (although)
Although it was a lovely day, she felt miserable.
Peggy is a nice girl. However, she likes to gossip. (but)
Peggy is a nice girl but she likes to gossip.
Although they're brother and sister, they don't look alike. (However)
They don't look alike. However, they're brother and sister.
Despite the fact that it was a joke, nobody laughed. (but)
It was a joke, but nobody laughed.
They hurried to the theatre but the play had already started. (However)
They hurried to the theatre. However, the play had already started.
In spite of the heavy rain, we decided to go to see the match. (Although)
We decided to go to see the match although it was heavy rain.
Tom likes science-fiction books. But I like biographies. (while/whereas)
Tom likes science-fiction books while/whereas I like biographies.
My friends liked the film. However, I didn't enjoy it. (though)
I didn't enjoy the film though my friends liked it. (or) My friends liked the film. I didn't enjoy it though.
_______ his busy schedule, he always found time for his family.
Inspite of
_______ the fact that he was allergic to cats, he adopted a kitten.
Despite
_______ it was raining, she went for a walk.
Although/ Even though
__ being very tired, we carried on walking.
In spite of/ Despite
