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(U8)Grammar B2: contrast linkers

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_____________the car was quite old, it was still very reliable.

a)

since

b)

yet

c)

although

d)

while

2.

I'm not going out tonight. _____________, I can see you tomorrow if you want to.

a)

however

b)

despite

c)

In spite

d)

whereas

3.

We finally decided to travel by plane _________________being very scared of flying.

a)

despite the fact

b)

although

c)

in spite of

d)

despite that

4.

I'd like to lose some weight _______ I hate dieting.

a)

as

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

but

5.

It rained a lot _________we have still enjoyed our holiday.

a)

but

b)

although

c)

however

d)

since

6.

My sister loves playing computer games, _____________ I love doing sport.

a)

despite

b)

while

c)

although

d)

however

7.

My twin brother is very good at maths, _____________ I am better at languages.

a)

since

b)

whereas

c)

yet

d)

as

8.

___________the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving.

a)

despite

b)

in spite

c)

athough

d)

whereas

9.

My neighbour is allergic to cats, ________he has one.

a)

however

b)

yet

c)

as

d)

on the other hand

10.

There was a little chance of success; ______________ they decided to perform he surgery.

a)

but

b)

however

c)

still

d)

nevertheless