1. Choose the correct answer.
1. __________ being shy, Jim gave a speech at the concert.
However Yet Despite
2. __________ he hated shopping, he went to the supermarket.
However Even though While
3. Jane works very hard, __________ Kate is lazy.
whereas even though despite
4. __________ the rain, the football match went ahead.
In spite of However While
5. This car is fast, __________ it is also very noisy.
despite but in spite
6. .Her salary is higher than mine ____________ we do the same work.
although however Despite
7. _____ the noise he managed to sleep.
In spite despite whereas
8. . Sue likes Opera ______ Joe prefers jazz.
whereas in fact therefore
9. . The report is expected to be critical of the industry. _____, it is likely to recommend
extensive changes to production.
For a start to be honest In addition
10. _____the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding.
besides furthermore however
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