Match each of the MISSING words with the correct word in brackets.

(scarcely so because contrast while contrary despite owing)

1 The player was sent off .......... of a nasty tackle.

2 The government are planning an increase in interest rates .......... to rising house prices.

3 Some people say he is lazy. On the .......... , I have always found him to be very hard working.

4 The food here is great, which is in .......... to the awful weather.

5 .......... working with this equipment always wear protective clothing.

6 We had .......... left the house when it started to rain.

7 She retired from work .......... as to follow her business interests.

8 He got the job .......... being late for the interview.