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Connectors Worksheet (Contrast) 3

The document discusses the use of contrast clauses in English. It provides examples of contrast clauses using conjunctions like although, though, despite, in spite of, however, nevertheless, but, and even though to connect two clauses with a contrasting or opposing relationship. Some of the conjunctions express concession, while others indicate contrast, exception, or opposition between the two clauses. A total of 23 examples of contrast clauses are given with different subjects and scenarios.

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Connectors Worksheet (Contrast) 3

The document discusses the use of contrast clauses in English. It provides examples of contrast clauses using conjunctions like although, though, despite, in spite of, however, nevertheless, but, and even though to connect two clauses with a contrasting or opposing relationship. Some of the conjunctions express concession, while others indicate contrast, exception, or opposition between the two clauses. A total of 23 examples of contrast clauses are given with different subjects and scenarios.

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Contrast/ Concession

But/ Although/ Though/ Even though + Clause


✔ Tom was born in Madrid, but he doesn’t speak Spanish.
✔ Although/ Though / Even though Tom was born in Madrid, he doesn’t speak Spanish.
✔ Tom was born in Madrid. He doesn’t speak Spanish, though. (very informal)

Despite/ In spite of + __-ing / noun


✔ Despite/ In spite of having a comfortable bed, I have trouble sleeping.
✔ Despite/ In spite of the heavy rain, we went for a walk.

However/ Nevertheless
✔ It was raining heavily. However/ Nevertheless, we went for a walk.

1. Although Sarah was successful, she felt dissatisfied.

2. In spite of being dangerous, skydiving is very exciting.

3. I’m afraid of travelling by plane, but I’m planning to go to Brazil.

4. Mary believes the system is useful although she knows it is not good for everybody.

5. In spite of being very rich, Jenny doesn’t buy expensive clothes.

6. Mrs Adams didn’t wake up early. Nevertheless, she got to work on time.

7. Although it was extremely cold, Debbie wasn’t wearing a coat.

8. We decided to go on with the tour despite the rain.

9. Mark and Helen went out with their friends in spite of being tired.

10. It rained a lot but Jack and Jill enjoyed themselves.

11. In spite of having the necessary qualifications, I didn’t get the job.

12. Even though we have worked hard all day, we aren’t tired.

13. The café was crowded. However, we found a table.

14. Though I liked the sweater, I didn’t buy it.

15. Jeff looked quite fresh even though he had just run the marathon.

16. Though I hate Gary, I’ll try to be nice to him.

17. We finally succeeded in spite of all the difficulties.

18. Mark is making little progress although he is working hard.


Contrast clauses
1. Anne has a lot of money but she refuses to help people in need.

2. Tony worked hard; however, he failed the examination.

3. Although Mary woke up late, she had breakfast before leaving.

4. Mr. Williams has poor health but he is always cheerful.

5. It was a difficult decision; however, the directors managed to make it.

6. She had a bad cold, but she insisted on going to work.

7. The scientist looked well, but he was very old.

8. My brother ate the whole meal even though he hates fish.

9. Despite his low salary, Mr. Smith loves his work.

10. Though Robin has lived in Germany for many years, he can’t speak German fluently.

11. Jessica stopped to buy something to eat even though she was late.

12. In spite of feeling ill, Mark went on working.

13. Although Marion was travelling alone, she had a fantastic journey.

14. Despite snowing heavily, I walked to school.

15. She was desperately hungry. However, she had no time for lunch.

16. My sister was tired, but she couldn’t sleep.

17. The girl was angry but she listened to her mother patiently.

18. Although I see her every day, I have never spoken to her.

19. He wished to stop smoking but he found it was very difficult.

20. Although Amber wasn’t feeling well, she took an ‘A’ in the exam.
21. I couldn’t eat the cake although I was hungry.

22. In spite of my warnings, he went to Brazil.

23. My parents slept well although there was a lot of noise.

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