Clauses of contrast

1. ______ the day was warm, he shivered.

• Although

• However

• Despite

2. ___________ being surrounded by people, Jules felt lonely.

• However

• To

• Despite

3. They did not attend, _________ an invitation to do so.

• althought

• for

• in spite

4. _______ it was sunny, we went for a walk by the sea.

• ever

• for

• Since

5. 5. Jane bought ingredients _________ she wanted to make a cake.

• because

• even though

• to

6. They moved forward _______ they could board the train.

• so is

• so that

• so in

7. The tree was cut down __________ it was stopping the light from reaching the window.

• for

• on

• as

8. _________ the high cost of chocolate, Marie could only afford one bar.

• over

• on it

• due to

9. __________ the boys' bad behaviour, they weren't allowed out to play.

• Because of

• Because in

10. Stacy's hair was wet ________ her walk in the rain.

• Because

• Because of

• Because at