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Connectors of contrast and addition

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

a)

In spite of

b)

Because

c)

Although

2.

He didn't win the game________ all his hard work.

a)

although

b)

even though

c)

however

d)

in spite of

3.

She accepted the job ____ the salary, which was very low.

a)

because of

b)

nevertheless

c)

despite

d)

though

4.

The team needed a rest. ___, they continued to work.

a)

In spite

b)

However

c)

Although

5.

I like living in the city. ____, my parents prefer the countryside.

a)

On the other hand

b)

Although

c)

Even if

d)

Unless

6.

We went fishing last Saturday, ___________ we did not catch anything. What a pity!

a)

but

b)

when

c)

because

d)

despite

7.

What is the function of the connector?

This restaurant has some of the best chefs in the city. Moreover, the service is excellent.

a)

Example

b)

Addition

c)

Result

d)

Contrast

8.

..... some people love new technology, others find it confusing.

a)

While

b)

Despite

c)

But

9.

..... doing amazing things to help people, drones are quite controversial.

a)

Despite

b)

In spite of

c)

However

10.

Some people believe in ghosts and supernatural phenomena __________ others are skeptical about all that.

a)

however

b)

in spite of

c)

whereas

11.

The service at this restaurant is excellent. ______, the food is delicious.

a)

However

b)

But

c)

In addition

d)

Despite

12.

Rewrite the following sentence using the connector in brackets.

On the one hand, I'd love to come. On the other hand, I really haven't got the time. (However)

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