Contrastive Conjunction XII Mipa-1

He is often rude to me, but I like him --- .

• nevertheless

• although

• despite

• in spite of

• even though

He is my worst enemy, and --- , I admire him as the wisest man in the world.

• yet

• although

• if only

• despite

• whereas

He completed the marathon --- the pain in his leg.

• although

• in spite of

• nevertheless

• even if

• yet

I enjoyed the course, --- I would have liked more grammar practice.

• unless

• despite

• nevertheless

• even though

• in spite of

We are going --- we shall return.

• despite

• even if

• unless

• in spite of

• nevertheless

Despite having a headache, I had a great birthday.

• Despite

• Although

• Even though

• Unless

• Whereas

She was very tired, --- she kept on working.

• nevertheless

• although

• whereas

• unless

• despite

--- the fact that he worked very hard, he didn't pass the exam.

• Although

• Even though

• Despite

• Unless

• Even if

The train was cancelled. --- that, we arrived on time.

• In spite of

• Even if

• Although

• Unless

• Yet

Most marriages fail after between five and nine years. ---, people continue to get married.

• Although

• Unless

• Even if

• Nevertheless

• Though