Connectors of Contrast

1. REWRITE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CONTRAST CONNECTORS IN

THE PARENTHESES.

1. I decided to accept the job although the salary was low. (in spite of) 

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 

2. Although he has got an English name, he is in fact German. (despite) 

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 

3. In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry. (even though) 

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 

4. I couldn’t sleep although I was tired. (despite) 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 

5. We lost the match although we were the better team. (despite)  

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 

6. In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village (although) 

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 

 
2. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT CONTRAST
CONNECTOR.

Despite x2 Although However x3

1. ……………………………. the rain, we still went to the park. 

2. John bought the watch…………………………………, it was expensive. 

3. I finished the homework. ……………………………, it wasn't easy 

4. ……………………………………….it was raining, we still went to the park. 

5. She went for a long walk, ………………………………. being cold. 

6. The restaurant has a good reputation. …………………, the food was terrible.