Clauses of Reason and Concession

_____________the rain, it was a great afternoon.

• Although

• Despite

• Whereas

We had a great time __________ it rained a bit.

• though

• in spite of

• while

I didn't manage to get very good seats _________________.

• although

• ,though

• yet

_______________coming first isn't everything, it sure helps.

• Although

• In spite of

• While

_______________ she likes jazz, I prefer opera.

• Whereas

• Although

• Despite

____________Sally has blue eyes, her sister has brown ones.

• While

• Although

• In spite of

The West coast is quite wet. ______________________, it is also quite warm.

• On the other hand

• In spite the fact that

• However

My wife likes the mornings best. I prefer the evenings, _______________.

• however

• although

• whereas

______________ the exam was difficult, he passed it easily.

• Although

• Despite

• But

_________________most patients recover from this illness fairly quickly, a few develop complications, which can cause the illness to linger.

• Whereas

• in spite of

• Though