CONTRAST
1........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work. A Even though B Even if C Even when
even though
1........ to being late with your repayments, you have also failed to reply to any of our letters.
A Furthermore B In addition C As well as
In addition
Motorists should find an alternative route ................. an accident on the M25 outside Heathrow Airport
A because B so that C due to
due to
1........ I didn't really enjoy the course, but after a while I really started to enjoy it.
A In the beginning B At the beginning
In the beginning
Not only,/Even if/Despite the human race faces problems, there are always opportunities to use them for further development.
Even if
2I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.
A even if B even though C even when
even if
2We have decorated all the rooms in the flat ........ tidying up the garden.
A as well as B furthermore C in addition
as well as
I'm going to evening classes ................. improve my Spanish
A in order to B so that C since I
in order to
2........ of the film the main character arrives in town looking for somewhere to stay.
A In the beginning B At the beginning
at the beginning
I dislike the idea of computers controlling systems like transport. Nevertheless/Furthermore/Besides they perform a vital function.
Nevertheless
3We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.
A despite B despite the fact that C in spite of
despite the fact that
3The Government has banned the sale of the product. ........, they have threatened the company with legal action.
A As well as B Furthermore C In addition to
Furthermore
............... fact that the captain has a bad injury, he won't be playing in the match today
A Because of B Due to the C In
Due to the
3We waited ages for a bus. ........ we gave up and decided to walk home.
A Eventually B At last
Eventually
Immigration is frequently seen as a negative issue, yet/consequently/so, it is vital for most modern economies.
yet
4She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.
A in spite of B despite the fact C despite that
in spite of
4........ being the chairman of the company she is also a regular member of several public organisations.
A In addition B Besides C Moreover
Besides
.................. be nearer to home he changed jobs and accepted a lower salary
A In order to B Since C Due to the fact that
In order to
4The audience waited patiently for the delayed performance to start. ............ the curtain rose.
A Lastly B At last
At last
Despite the fact that/In spite of that/However, there are constant public campaigns to help prevent pollution, the public continue to ignore the warnings.
Despite the fact that
5I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.
A Although B However C Yet
However
5Studying a second language can help you in your career. ........, it will also enable you to meet new people.
A Moreover B Anyway C As well
Moreover
The shops were all closed ...................... the violent protests that had happened the day before
A due to the fact that B because C as a result of
as a result of
5I waited for you ........ 10.00. After that I finally decided you weren't coming and so I went home.
A before B until
until
People tend to be pessimistic about their present circumstances. But / However, / Although I think the human race is eternally optimistic; otherwise, how would we survive?
However,