Practice 2_Contrasting Ideas_in-class flip_10th grades

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

_____ my careful planning, we ended up staying in a really bad hotel.

• Despite

• Although

• Even though

Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

I won the race _____ coming last in the practice run.

• despite

• spite of

• although

_____ getting low marks in her first year at uni, she ended up graduating with top marks.

• Although

• Despite

• In spite of the fact that

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I managed to finish the marathon in decent time, _____ the last few kilometres were brutal.

• although

• in spite of

• much as

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_____ the cameras in smartphones are impressive, larger cameras are better in low light.

• While

• Despite

• Even

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_____ that I'm fluent in Spanish, I still get nervous if I have to give a presentation.

• In spite of

• Despite the fact

• Even though

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I enjoyed maths as a child, _____ I found it difficult.

• In spite of

• despite

• even though

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I've got a 20-hour wait in Jakarta. I don't mind, _____! I'll sleep on the plane.

• although

• though

• even though

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Please listen to the safety instructions _____ you travel by plane frequently.

• whereas

• much as

• even if

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_____ I enjoyed the film, I disagree with the reviews that call it a masterpiece.

• Despite

• much as

• In spite of