Question

complete the sentences using the connectors:
*but(2) *however *although *on the other hand *despite(2)

a) __________i was invited to the party, i stayed home to study
b) i like to watch tv_______ i prefer to go to the movies
c) i went out with my friends, _________the rain
d) michael likes math._______, he gets low grades
e) computers are very useful________, they are expensive
f) i wanted to watch tv ________i had to study
g) they took the bus, ________the school was near

Answer 1

a)Although I was invited to the party, I stayed home to study

b) I like to watch tv but I prefer to go to the movies

c) I went out with my friends, despite the rain

d) michael likes math. However, he gets low grades

e) computers are very useful. On the other hand, they are expensive

f) I wanted to watch tv but I had to study

g) they took the bus, despite the school was near

Answer 2

a) although
b) but
c) despite
d) but
e) despite
f) on the other hand
g) although