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