Discourse Markers of Contrast

She took the exam ------ her lack of preparation.

• despite

• however

• even though

• although

He went to pick her up at the airport ----- he had to study for an exam.

• however

• even though

• in spite of

• despite

He was not getting any better ---- he was taking his meds.

• however

• in spite of

• although

• nevertheless

He didn´t want to go. -------, he went because you invited him.

• In spite of

• Although

• but

• nevertheless

There was no electric. -----, she had minutes to answer the call.

• but

• although

• however

• even though

I don´t like the opera,------- I will go with you because you are my friend.

• but

• however

• despite

• although

They went to the beach ------ the bad weather.

• however

• although

• in spite of

• even though

------- she was still angry at me, she invited me to her party.

• However

• Despite

• Even though

• On the contrary

They are very happy together ----- their differences.

• however

• on the contrary

• in spite of

• but

They decided to go ------- it was raining.

• however

• even though

• in spite of

• nevertheless