KET Clauses of Concession (taken from WB Grammar Bank pg86)

Choose the correct sentence(s).

• Despite of his laziness, John still managed to finish his homework.

• Despite his laziness, John still managed to finish his homework.

• Despite being lazy, John still managed to finish his homework.

• John still managed to finish his homework despite being lazy.

Choose the correct sentence(s)

• Although she had no money, but she still bought a new Iphone.

• Although she had no money, she still bought a new Iphone.

• She still bought a new Iphone although she had no money.

Rewrite the sentences using the word in brackets.
Her phone is quite old. It has got a camera and a good battery. (although)

Kieran lives in Oxford. He works in London. (but)

His tablet wasn't working. He had been charging it all afternoon. (even though)

This laptop has a good screen. This one has a better battery. (on the other hand)

I like the new smartphone It is too expensive for me to buy. (however)

She still took her new camera outside. There was heavy rain. (despite)

He has enough money. He still didn't buy the car. (In spite of)