CONTRASTS AN CONCESSIONS

The identity of the attacker is known to the police.______, no name has been released.

______smokers should have the right to smoke if they want to. _________non-smokers should have the right to breathe smoke-free air.

______ that the sun has been shining all day, the snow has not yet melted.

_______ the rain, we still went out to explore the city.

The film was good _____ it was also frightening.

______ he was getting angry, his voice remained level.

________ he woke up early, he was still late for his appointment.

_______the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.

Despite __________(wake up) early, he was still late for his appointment.

The restaurant has a good reputation. __________, the food was terrible.

What you said was true. It was, _______, a little unkind.

I'd like to eat out, but __________ I should be trying to save money.

Certainly this could happen,_____ the odds are remote.

Some people like fat meat, _______ others hate it.

I prefer city life, _____ John prefers the country life.

She bought him a new sweater, ______ he hated the color.

Though very intelligent, she is ____________ rather modest.

Such a pleasant day and evening should have ended with a restful night and happy dreams, ______ it didn't.

I think much of the book was very dull. ______, I have to admit that the ending was extremely clever.

__________the restaurant’s good reputation, the food was terrible.