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________a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.
 
Even though
 
Despite
 
Because of
You should leave now _________ you'll be late.
 
otherwise
 
unless
 
despite
 
in spite of
Descartes said:" I think, ___________ , I am.
 
therefore
 
otherwise
 
unless
________ complaining, why don't we try to change things?
 
Instead of
 
Despite
 
Although
Promise me that you will call me _________ you get to the airport.
 
as soon as
 
unless
 
although
Take an umbrella ________ it rains.
in case
________ the rain, we still went to the beach.
Despite
Laptops are convenient; ________, they can be expensive.
on the other hand
________ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations.
Besides / Apart from
She's welcome to come along to the trip, _________ that she behaves herself.
 
provided
 
consequently
 
so
You don't have to apply for a student visa _____ you're from outside the EU.
unless
You need to place order one week in advance while / so that it can be delivered on time.
so that
_________ some students need careers advice, others know exactly what they want to do.
While
………… Peter had promised to phone us, he forgot.
Although / Even though
Most people go jogging ………… keep fit.
to / in order to / so as to
John likes flying …………… his wife hates it.
whereas / while
Mike doesn’t earn a lot. ……………, he goes on holiday every year.
However / Nevertheless
____, I think that cars nowadays have become essential, but I also feel that they cause a lot of problems.
 
Personally
 
Nevertheless
 
However
 
For example
_______, most people of my age start driving as soon as they can.
 
Consequently
 
As well as
 
For
Running a car can be expensive, and you have to spend money on items _____ petrol, servicing the car, and repairs.
such as
You don't have to depend on public transport and ____ you feel more independent.
 
as a result
 
however
 
personally
 
unless
Owning a car has several advantages. ____________, you can go wherever you want.
First of all / Firstly, /On the one hand
Although it was expensive John bought the watch.
 
Incorrect punctuation
 
Correct
CORRECT THE PUNCTUATION: I'm going to start exercising otherwise, I'll get fat.
I'm going to start exercising, otherwise I'll get fat
CORRECT THE PUNCTUATION: Despite the illness he still passed all his exams.
Despite the illness, he still passed all his exams.
CORRECT THE PUNCTUATION: Although, the phone was quite old it was still working.
Although the phone was quite old, it was still working
CORRECT THE PUNCTUATION: I love English, whereas, my brother hates it!
I love English, whereas my brother hates it!
Despite being tired, I still went to the party!
 
Correct punctuation
 
Incorrect punctuation
The Black Friday sales offered huge discounts. However last week the products were cheaper!"
 
Incorrect punctuation
 
Correct punctuation
We decided to go to the concert, despite not having tickets
 
Incorrect punctuation
 
Correct punctuation
What's the grammatical difference between using "although" and "despite" ?
"Although" is followed by a clause. "Despite" is followed by a noun / gerund and NOT a clause.
I've never been to Paris although I have visited Marseille
 
Correct
 
Incorrect
Complete this sentence so that it's true for you: "Even though I hate English classes..."
(Answer needs to be contrasting the negative idea of hating English classes)
Is this sentence correct? "Despite of all our arguments, we're still best friends"
Incorrect - Despite / In spite of
Is this sentence correct? "However the trains were delayed, we still arrived at the show on time"
Incorrect - Although / Even though / Though
______ than eating pizzas, I prefer to have fruit
"Rather"
What's the grammatical difference between using "although" and "despite" ?
"Although" is followed by a clause. "Despite" is followed by a noun / gerund and NOT a clause.
Despite _______ (not do my homework), my teacher wasn't angry
"...not doing my homework..."
Ada makes many mistakes with verb tenses. __________, she has excellent pronunciation
However
Is this sentence correct? "I've never been to Paris although I have visited Marseille"
Correct
What's the difference between "though" and "although" ?
"Although" is more formal and more common to find in writing.
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