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    The document provides examples of contrast conjunctions - words like although, despite, whereas that show a contrast - and tests the reader on choosing the correct conjunction for different sentences. It gives the answers and explanations, noting that some conjunctions like 'although' and 'despite' must be followed by a subject and verb, while 'in spite of' and 'whereas' work differently. It emphasizes that the conjunctions show if the contrast is expected or surprising.

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    The document provides examples of contrast conjunctions - words like although, despite, whereas that show a contrast - and tests the reader on choosing the correct conjunction for different sentences. It gives the answers and explanations, noting that some conjunctions like 'although' and 'despite' must be followed by a subject and verb, while 'in spite of' and 'whereas' work differently. It emphasizes that the conjunctions show if the contrast is expected or surprising.

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    Contrast Conjunctions

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    The document provides examples of contrast conjunctions - words like although, despite, whereas that show a contrast - and tests the reader on choosing the correct conjunction for different sentences. It gives the answers and explanations, noting that some conjunctions like 'although' and 'despite' must be followed by a subject and verb, while 'in spite of' and 'whereas' work differently. It emphasizes that the conjunctions show if the contrast is expected or surprising.

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    BBC | British Council

    Contrast conjunctions
    For each of the six questions choose the one correct answer.

    1. Phillipa is really thin _____ eating like a horse!


    a. however
    b. in spite of
    c. although
    d. in addition to

    2. I didn't really enjoy myself. Steve, ______, seemed to be having the time of his life.
    a. however
    b. although
    c. in spite of
    d. despite

    3. Whenever they go on holiday John likes to drive, _______ Susan prefers to fly –
    she says it's quicker.
    a. although
    b. in spite of
    c. despite
    d. whereas

    4. In spite of never having played cards before, she _______ won all the money!
    a. yet
    b. never
    c. didn’t
    d. still

    5. Sue went to work ______ feeling ill.


    a. despite
    b. although
    c. whereas
    d. however

    6. Kevin's been a vegetarian for years, _______ he still eats fish!


    a. despite
    b. in spite of
    c. although
    d. however

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    BBC | British Council

    Contrast conjunctions
    Answers

    1:
    a. ‘However’ is used to contrast information but it must go in a separate sentence.
    b. Correct – Use 'in spite of' to contrast information - it must be followed with a noun
    or 'ing' form.
    c. Use 'although' to contrast information - it must be followed by a subject + verb.
    d. Use 'in addition to' to add a second piece of information to support the first.

    2:
    a. Correct – ‘However’ is used to contrast information, it must go in a separate
    sentence.
    b. 'Athough' must go at the beginning of the clause.
    c. Use ‘in spite of’ to contrast information - it must be followed with a noun or 'ing'
    form.
    d. If you use 'despite', it must be followed with a noun or 'ing' form.

    3:
    a. 'Although' suggests a surprising contrast – not the case here.
    b. 'In spite of' suggests a surprising contrast and must be followed by a noun or 'ing'
    form.
    c. 'Despite' suggests a surprising contrast and must be followed by a noun or 'ing'
    form.
    d. Correct – 'Whereas' is used to contrast information where there is no surprise.

    4:
    a. 'Yet' is not correct.
    b. 'Never' is not logical as 'in spite of' + surprising contrast suggests she won.
    c. 'Didn't' is not logical as 'in spite of' + surprising contrast suggests she won.
    d. Correct – Use 'still' to emphasise the contrast.

    5:
    a. Correct – 'Despite' suggests a surprising contrast and must be followed by a
    noun or 'ing' form.
    b. Use 'although' to contrast information - it must be followed with a subject + verb.
    c. 'Whereas' is used to contrast information where there is no surprise.
    d. 'However' is used to contrast information but it must go in a separate sentence.

    6:
    a. If you use 'despite', it must be followed with a noun or 'ing' form.
    b. If you use 'in spite of', it must be followed with a noun or 'ing' form.
    c. Correct – Use 'although' to show that the second fact is surprising.
    d. 'However' is used to contrast information but it must go in a separate sentence.

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    For interactive online quizzes go to:- www.bbclearningenglish.com/quizzes

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