We're studying now _________ there's an interesting film on TV. (despite/even though)
even though
Cristina loves playing sport, ........ she’s not very good at it. (and/but)
but
___________ we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic. (even though / in spite of)
even though
We didn’t win the game _________ all all our hard work.(although / in spite of)
in spite of
Rewrite the sentence: You’re late again. Furthermore, you haven’t brought your books. (and)
You’re late again, and you haven’t brought your books
Rewrite the sentence: We decided to walk even though it was raining. (in spite of)
We decided to walk, in spite of the rain / In spite of the rain, we decided to walk.
Lorena seems to be quite clever. ......., she often gets low marks. (nevertheless / furthermore)
nevertheless
Her hair has a natural wave, _______ her sister’s hair just straight. (thus / whereas)
whereas
Rewrite the sentence: I’m keen on Ice cream. In addition, I’m keen on chocolate. (as well as)
l’m keen on Ice cream as well as chocolate.
________ her efforts, she failed the exam.(despite / although)
despite
Jordi is a careful driver. .........., he’s had several accidents.(moreover / however)
however
The service at this restaurant is excellent. .........., the food is delicious.(however / in addition)
in addition
Rewrite the sentence: Isabel apologised several times. Nevertheless, Pau wouldn’t speak to her. (but)
Isabel apologised several times but Pau wouldn't speak to her
The weather was snowy, ____ it was not cold. (yet / and)
yet
Rewrie the sentence: Roger works very hard to help his parents. He’s also a good student. (In addition)
Roger works very hard to help his parents. In addition, he's a good student. / In addition to working hard to help his parents, Roger is also a good student.
_____________ two players getting red card, the team won the game. (regarding / notwithstandig )
notwithstandig
On the one hand, I’d love to come. On the other hand, I really haven’t got the time. (However)
I'd love to come. However, I really haven't got the time
I’d like to talk to you ________ I know you’re busy. (although / in spite of)
although
I've never been to Argentina, .........having relatives there. (as well as / despite)
despite
Anna is talented at music.......... art. (as well as / in spite of)
as well as
Rewrite the sentence: Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems. (despite)
Rome is a great place to visit, despite its traffic problems
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