Connectors of contrast

He wanted to go into the grocery store, ___________ he left his mask at home.

• although

• but

• however

• in spite of

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The world is a beautiful place _________ there are many problems.

• but

• in spite of

• despite the fact

• however

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

___________ they didn't win the game, they played very well.

• But

• Despite

• Even though

• However

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He wasn't hungry. ___________, he tried to eat more pollo a la brasa.

• In spite of

• Despite the fact

• Nevertheless

• Although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He had a great vacation ________ it rained a lot.

• although

• but

• nevertheless

• despite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

___________ arriving early, there was a long line when he arrived at the store .

• Although

• Because of

• Despite

• In spite of the fact

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He understands that safety is important; ____________ he misses going to the park.

• although

• but

• however

• due to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He found fun things to do __________ the quarantine.

• even though

• nevertheless

• but

• despite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He is very skinny _________ he doesn't eat healthy food.

• despite

• despite the fact

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

________ studying all night, he wasn't able to pass the exam.

• In spite of

• In spite of the fact

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E