Expressing Contrast
1
........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.
Even though
Even if
Even when
2
I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.
even if
even though
even when
3
We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.
despite
despite the fact that
in spite of
4
She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.
in spite of
despite the fact
despite that
5
I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.
Although
However
Yet
6
........ the car was quite old, it was still very reliable.
Since
Yet
Although
7
........ to the party they had last year, this one is great.
Contrary
In contrast
On the contrary
8
I do not agree with the criticism that her latest film is disappointing.
........, I find it one of her best pieces of work so far.
In contrast
Contrary
On the contrary