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Contrast linkers B2+

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  • _______ Carla is a keen reader, Claudia isn't so into it.
    while / whilst
  • _____________ that the sun has been shining all day, the snow has not yet melted.
    Despite the fact / In spite of the fact
  • _______________ being late, he still walked slowly.
    Despite / In spite of
  • ________ I wasn't keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
    Although / Even though / Though
  • ___________ the fact that he worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam.
    Despite / In spite of
  • We enjoyed the festival, _________ the rain.
    despite / in spite of
  • _______________it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday.
    Although  / Even though / Though
  • ________________working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do.
    Despite/ In spite of
  • He refused to help me, ____________ that I asked him several times.
    despite the fact / in spite of the fact
  • He liked the countryside ______ his wife preferred the seaside.
    whereas / while / whilst
  • _____ they'd only known each other for two months, they got engaged.
    Even though / Although / Though
  • _______ Irene is an artistic person, Carla B is more scientific.
    while / whilst
  • _________________we used an umbrella, we still got wet.
    Even though / Although / Though
  • Martina loves gymnastics __________ Roger's not so keen.
    while /whereas
  • My friends want to go to the beach. _____________, it is raining and I don't think I'll go.
    However / Nevertheless / Nonetheless
  • Jessica celebrated Thanksgiving in the USA with her family yesterday _______ Camilla never celebrates it.
    whereas / while / whilst
  • That job wasn't very interesting. ___________, the pay was good.
    However / Nevertheless / Nonetheless
  • She bought him a dog. ___________, he was allergic to dogs, so they had to give it away.
    However / Nevertheless / Nonetheless
  • _______________he's a millionaire, he drives a second-hand car.
    Although / Even though / Though
  • _______________his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman.
    Despite / In spite of
  • ___________________being by far the oldest player, he scored three goals.
    Despite / In spite of
  • We waited ages for our food. The waiter was really nice, __________.
    though
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