Conjunctions and linking phrases

My father likes football______ he doesn't like basketball.

• but

• and

• although

I ate a lot _________ my stomach ache.

• However

• in spite of

• though

He passed the exam ________ he hadn't studied very much.

• although

• despite

• nonetheless

We didn't go anywhere exotic for our holiday. _______________, we had a simply wonderful time.

• On the other hand

• and

• Nevertheless

Your mark in History is somewhat low. __________, your Chemistry mark is excellent.

• But

• However

• In spite of

_________ having muscle problems, the defender was able to play.

• However

• Nevertheless

• Despite

“However,” “though” and “although” are all used to connect contrasting ideas.

• True

• False

“Nonetheless” and “nevertheless,” which are synonyms, are used to state that something happens, in contrast to a reason it might not happen.

• True

• False

We use “on the other hand” when we present two ideas or points of view in contrast with each other. It is used in the second of two related sentences.

• True

• False