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Connecting Words

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    Review linking words for contrast; however, although, even though, despite, in spite of
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  • ________ she is my sister, I don't get on with her.
    Although
    However
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  • She continued the journey, _______ she was exhausted.
    although
    however
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  • The street was crowded. _______, nobody helped the injured dog.
    Although
    However
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  • _____ I exercise every day, I can’t seem to lose any weight.
    However
    Although
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  • I tried to lift the box. _________, it was too heavy for me.
    Although
    However
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  • She came to work __________ being ill.
    despite
    however
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  • She didn't go to the match, _______ buying a ticket.
    although
    despite
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  • ______ it being really thick, I read the book in one afternoon.
    In spite of
    However
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  • I help him, _______ he rarely helps me.
    however
    although
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  • They are close friends. _______, they are totally different.
    However
    Although
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  • (Despite / be / 5), she's famous in many countries.
    Despite being 5, she's famous in many countries.
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  • (Even though / shout / loudly), nobody heard him.
    Even though he shouted loudly, nobody heard him.
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  • I was really tired. (However / could / not / sleep).
    I was really tired. However, I couldn't fall asleep.
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  • (In spite of / watch / movie / twice), I can't remember the ending.
    In spite of watching the movie twice, I can't remember the ending.
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  • The company is expanding, ___________ they are hiring new staff.
    in my opinion
    therefore
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  • The company doesn´t pay well and ___________ nobody is interested in working there.
    nevertheless
    that´s because
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