conjunctions4

1. Much as / On the other hand I want it, I can’t afford to maintain a Mercedes car.

• 1. Much as

• 1. On the other hand

1. Despite / In contrast to the bad weather, we went on a picnic.

• 1. Despite

• 1. In contrast to

1. He is poor; nevertheless / despite, he smokes Marlboro.

• 1. nevertheless

• 1. despite of

1. Though / As he is old, he can run as fast as a runner.

• 1. Though

• 1. As

1. However / Although difficult it was, I was finally able to finish my homework.

• 1. However

• 1. Although

1. Ahmet is interested in gardening, while / in contrast to his wife is interested in keeping pets.

• 1. while

• 1. in contrast to

1. He is thin. He went on a diet, although / though.

• 1. although

• 1. though

1. I don’t like hot climates. On the contrary / On the other hand, I don’t hate them much, either.

• 1. On the contrary

• 1. On the other hand

1. No matter / In spite of who he is, he has to obey the rules here.

• 1. No matter

• 1. In spite of

1. Yet / As carefully he read the article, he couldn’t avoid misunderstanding some parts of it.

• 1. Yet

• 1. As