Question

1. Choose the correct word for phrase underlined in each sentence.
I read the book you suggested. I didn’t enjoy it, although / however.
a) In spite of / Although we warned him, Harry still got lost.
b) Although / However I like it here, I won’t stay here long.
c) Cars are fast and convenient. On the other hand / Whereas, they cause traffic
problems in cities.
d) I didn’t have much time, but / however I managed to visit lots of places.
e) Kate won the race, although / despite falling over.
f) Although / In spite of the delay, the train arrived on time.
g) I didn’t manage to jump over the wall, although / yet I tried twice.
2. Put one suitable word in each space.
a) Although Tim felt tired, he stayed up to finish his homework.
b) Alan didn’t enjoy skating ___________________ he went with his friends all the same.
c) I found French hard at first ___________________, I soon started to enjoy it.
d) Jane kept running, _____________________ though she knew she couldn’t win.
e) Mike was lost, but he ___________________ refused to look at the map.
f) Carol went to see the film, ____________________ she had seen it before.
g) ________________ the rain, the school sports were a great success.
h) Hellen won the swimming competition, in _____________________ of her cold .
i) Tony was short of money, but he _________________ lent some to his sister.

3. Complete the second sentence beginning as shown, so that it has a similar meaning to the
first sentence.
a) Although it was snowing, we went out for a walk.
Despite the snow, we went out for a walk.
b) Some experts think the world is growing warmer, but others disagree.
While _________________________________________________________.
c) I don’t enjoy rock music, but I went to the concert anyway.
Although ________________________________________________________.
d) Even though they were losing at half-time, City won in the end.
Despite _________________________________________________________.
e) Despite the heat, Diana wore her winter clothes.
Although ________________________________________________________.
f) Whereas prices rose last year, this year they have gone down.
Prices rose last year ________________________________________________.
g) Jim had a headache, but he still read until late.
In spite of ______________________________________________________.
h) Although Sam hadn’t studied, he did well in the test.
Sam hadn’t studied ________________________________________________.

Answer 1

1.

a) Although

b)Although

c)On the other hand

d)however

e)despite

f)In spite of

g)yet

2.

b-however

c-however

d-even

f-even though

g-despite

h-spite

3.

While omethe people think the world is growing warmer, others think it isn't.

Although I dont enjoy rock music, I went to the concert anyway

Despite losing at half time, City won in the end

Although it was hot, Diana wore her winter clothes

Prices rose last year, however this year they have gone down

In spite of having a headache, jim still read until late

Sam hadnt studied however he did well in the test