Markers

1. _____________ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to South America.

• 1. WHEREAS

• 2. BUT

• 3. ALTHOUGH

• 4. DESPITE

2. Maria did not get a promotion ______________ her qualifications.

• 1. DESPITE

• 2. HOWEVER

• 3. BUT

• 4. ON THE OTHER HAND

3. Zambia is a land- locked country, ____________ Kenya has a coastline.

• 1. however

• 2. although

• 3. on the one hand

• 4. whereas

4. On the one hand, you could rent a flat instead of buying one. __________ you are always at the mercy of landlords.

• 1. Whereas

• 2. Because

• 3. On the other hand

• 4. Due to

5. This restaurant has a good reputation, ______________ that one does not.

• 1. besides

• 2. therefore

• 3. in order to

• 4. whereas

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

• 1. but

• 2. even though

• 3. despite

• 4. although

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

• 1. however

• 2. although

• 3. despite

• 4. even though

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

• 1. However

• 2. Despite

• 3. Even though

• 4. On the contrary

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

• 1. however

• 2. on the contrary

• 3. in spite of

• 4. but

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

• 1. In spite of

• 2. Although

• 3. But

• 4. Nevertheless