SHOWING OPPOSITION

Combine the two sentences using the word in parenthesis.

1. Florida has a warm climate. Alaska has a cold climate. (whereas)

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2. Fred is a good student. His brother is lazy. (while)
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3. I like living in the college dorm. It is noisy. (even though)
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4. Peter is unhappy. He has a vast fortune. (in spite of)
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5. The work was hard. They enjoyed themselves. (although)
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6. They wanted to climb the mountain. It was dangerous. (despite)
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7. He wasnt tired. He went to bed anyway. (but)
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8. Jack wasnt feeling well. He still went to class. (yet)
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9. Old people in my country usually live with their children. In the United States they
often live by themselves. (on the other hand)
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10. The weather was extremely hot. They still went jogging in the park. (however)
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11. George did not panic. He was alone and lost in the jungle. (nevertheless)
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12. Pattys grades were low. She was admitted to the university. (in spite of)
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13. Math has always been easy for Johnny. He understands its not easy for everyone.
(even though)
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14. The work was hard. They enjoyed themselves. (despite)
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15. Elizabeth has to pay income taxes. Shes not a US citizen. (though)
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