Contrast & Concession Quiz (C1)

I was really looking forward to the play. ___, all the tickets had already been sold out.

• Whereas

• However

• Although

He promised to help me move house. ___, he never showed up.

• Nevertheless

• Whereas

• In spite of

My sister loves going out on Friday nights, ___ I prefer to stay in and read a book.

• Whereas

• Although

• In spite of

I’d love to buy a new car. ___, I simply can’t afford one right now.

• On the other hand

• Nevertheless

• In spite of

She studied hard for the exam. ___, she still didn’t manage to pass.

• Nevertheless

• Whereas

• Although

We arrived very early. ___, there was already a long queue outside the cinema.

• On the other hand

• However

• Though

The weather forecast predicted sunshine. ___, it rained all day long.

• Nevertheless

• Whereas

• On the one hand

She accepted the job offer ___ the lower salary.

• Although

• In spite of

• Whereas

___ I was very tired, I stayed up to finish the report.

• On the other hand

• Although

• Nevertheless

___ she enjoys public speaking, she still feels nervous before every presentation.

• Even though

• Whereas

• In spite of