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Connectors of Contrast/ Contrasting connectors

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  • I went to see the film ______ feeling really tired.
    Despite/ In spite of
  • Julie failed the exam __________ working very hard.
    Despite/ In spite of
  • I think I did OK in my speech last night ________ I’d had almost no sleep for 24 hours.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • I really enjoyed the Water War_________most of my friends said it wasn’t a very good film.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • Katty couldn't cash her paycheck. _____, she managed to buy a new TV set.
    However
  • Anna never learned the language _____________________ she lived there for two years.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • _____the story of the film was good, I didn’t like the acting.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • It was cold and wet _____, Bob put on his swimming suit and went to the beach.
    However
  • _______ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • ________ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.
    Despite/ In spite of
  • Everyone thought she would accept the offer. _________, she turned it down.
    Nevertheless
  • The children slept well _______ the noise.
    Despite/ In spite of
  • I couldn't eat ______________ I was very hungry.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • ____________ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
    Despite/ In spite of
  • __________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.
    Despite/ In spite of
  • _______ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • _________ it was cold, she didn't put on her coat.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • My father is very busy. _______ , he is always willing to give a hand with the housework.
    However
  • Many know that too much sugar is bad for health. ______, many continue to eat a lot of it every day.
    Nevertheless
  • John rarely sees Paul ________________ they live in the same town.
    Although/ Even though/ Though
  • There was little chance of success. _______, they decided to perform the surgery.
    Nevertheless
  • Tom went to work __________ not feeling very well.
    Despite/ In spite of