_________ of the weather, the match took place as it had been planned.
although
however
in spite
though
I decided to pack up early ________I had enough time to go to the airport by bus.
although
so that
despite
nearby
He did his best,___________, he did not succeed in the end.
in spite
though
despite
however
_______ the task was very difficult, she managed to solve it.
however
Although
despite
in spite
They saw him in the park, _________, he tried not to be seen.
however
though
Although
In spite of
She has put on some winter clothes _________ to be warm when she goes out.
so that
as... as
nevertheless
so as to
Rome is a great place to visit, _________ it has got terrible traffic problems.
despite
opposite
next to
but
At lunch, we can eat a fish dish ______ a meat dish. I always prefer fish.
because
or
so
although
Mary didn't go to the party ______ she missed the train.
because
as well as
so as to
however
_________ he is very rich, he is not happy.
because
although
despite
so as to
_________the fact that the car is new there are no other advantages.
although
opposite
despite
however
I called an electrician ________ he would repair the plug in my bedroom.
as well as
as.... as
so that
however
I play two musical instruments, I play the guitar ____ the piano.
as well as
so that
so as to
because
You must always use lots of sun cream _________ get sunburn.
so that
not even for
despite
in order not to
I like chocolate ________ I like the vanilla ice cream
as well as
though
despite
however
__________ do it properly, you must follow the instructions.
as well as
in order to
despite
so as to
She knows many stories,________
however
though
in spite
despite
My sister has bought a new dress _______ she is going to Peter's birthday party this evening.
even though
because
however
despite
You’re late again. _____________, you haven’t brought your books.
even
although
despite
furtermore
Even ________ I cannot agree to this statement!
wereas
although
though
next
Clara didn’t carry a lot of cash ______ get robbed.
despite
although
in order not to
so that
We're studying now ______________ there's an interesting film on TV.
even though
as well as
despite
however