Question

1. Complete the following sentences with: although, however or in spite of. a) ____________ they’re best friends, they’re very competitive. b) They didn’t visit us, _______________ promising to come. c) ______________ she’s a very talented pianist, she finds it difficult to play in public. d) There was nothing suspicious in his behaviour. _____________, I didn’t really trust him. e) We were only in Chicago for one day. ______________, we had a great time. f) ______________ he’d told her the relationship was over, she still thought they could back together again. g) I wanted to play football this morning. _____________, I didn’t wake up till midday. h) ______________her strong northern accent, I understand everything she says. i) I really liked Spiderman _____________the story was quite complicated. j) He’s a very gentle person, ______________ his appearance.

Answer 1

a) Although they're best friends, they're very competitive.
b) They didn't visit us, in spite of promising to come.
c) Although she's a very talented pianist, she finds it difficult to play in public.
d) There was nothing suspicious in his behavior. However, I didn't really trust him.
e) We were only in Chicago for one day. However, we had a great time.
f) Although he'd told her the relationship was over, she still thought thehy could come back together again.
g) I wanted to play football this morning. However, I didn't wake up till midday. 
h) In spite of her strong northern accent, I understand everything she says.
i) I really like Spiderman although the story was quite complicated.
j) He's a very gentle person in spite his appearance.