Linking words - Contrast

Linking words - Contrast

By Jacqueline Sá

​Although, though, even though

​While, whereas

​However, nevertheless

​Despite and inspite of

Multiple Choice

Janet went out so that she _____ Harry a present.

• bought

• to buy

Multiple Choice

This food is much too hot _______.

• to eat

• to be eaten

Multiple Choice

__________it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

• However

• Though

Multiple Choice

_________the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

• Although

• Despite

Multiple Choice

We could go to the club. Is it worth it,______?

• Even though

• though

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Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.

Although

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John has done well in French, but not so well in Maths.

While

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I tried to persuade her. I didn't succeed, however

Although

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It was raining, but I went swimming anyway.

In spite of

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Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work.

Despite

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In spite of his early lead, Hudson lost the race.

Although

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I'm not going to pay, although I know that I should.

While

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We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn't.

Even though Larry