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He managed to eat a big lunch .................. having eaten an enormous breakfast.
despite
The garden is beginning to look more respectable. ......................, there's still lots more work to be done.
However
Tim can't join the group until he's eight. ........................, we'll put his name on the waiting list.
However
She was highly creative and talented. ......................, she was never very successful in her career.
However
This is one possible solution. ........................, there are others.
However
She describes him as quiet, ................ I would have said he was boring!
whereas
He works slowly and carefully, ................. I tend to rush things and make mistakes.
whereas
She actually enjoys confrontation, ................... I enjoy a quiet life.
whereas
You eat a huge plate of food for lunch, .................. I just have a sandwich.
whereas
Make a sentence with That being said
Both factors will influence our decision. ......................, I must admit one of them will have a greater impact.
That being said
It's highly unlikely that we will win the lottery. ...................., we still have a chance.
That being said
Make a sentence with despite
Make a sentence with however
________ I'd been there loads of times before, I forgot how to get there.
Although
I'm a nervous person _______ my partner is very chill.
whereas
I knew it was her the moment I saw her, __________ we had never met before.
although
________ I know she can be difficult at times, I'm fond of her.
Although
________ the fact that I have to save all year, I can't wait to go to New Zealand next year
Despite
The math test was very difficult. __________, she got a good mark.
However
Can despite (and in spite of) be used at the start and in the middle of a sentence?
Yes
In spite of ________ (rain), we went hikking.
the rain / the fact it was raining
In spite of + __________? x3 possible answers
ING / a noun / the fact that
Despite _________ (feel) ill, I still enjoyed the party
feeling / the fact I felt ill
___________ he had practised every day for the last two weeks, he failed his driving test.
Although
Which conjunction is used to introduce an idea that contrasts with the one in the main clause?
although
Can however go in the middle of a sentence?
no
Which adverb is used to contrast facts or ideas in separate sentences?
However
Make a sentence with whereas
Can whereas go at the start of the sentence?
Yes or in the middle
Which conjunction is used to contrast different but not contradictory ideas?
whereas
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