Contrasting Ideas

We called her five times, ______ she didn't pick up the phone.

• but

• whereas

• in spite of

I really liked the movie _________ it got bad reviews.

• however

• even though

• whereas

He followed his dream of being an actor ____________ his parents wanted him to be an engineer.

• in spite of

• however

• despite the fact that

The disease is spreading ________ efforts to control it.

• but

• whereas

• in spite of

New York City has a lot of interesting cultural events, ________ my hometown.

• also

• unlike

• although

An intensive course is a great way to learn a language fast, ________ it can be very tiring at times.

• although

• despite

• unlike

_______ I understand your point of view, I still don't agree with you.

• While

• However

• In spite of

We went out ………………………….. the rain.

• in spite of

• however

• although

She went on working ……………………….. being exhausted.

• although

• despite

• whereas

…………………….. everyone seems to think she’s wonderful, I don’t quite trust her.

• Whereas

• Despite

• However