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Work in pairs. Choose the most appropriate form:

1. Although / But / However he smokes a lot, he seems quite healthy.

2. I didn’t get the job, although / despite / but my qualifications.

3. However / Though / In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our holiday.

4. She was very tired. However, / Although, / Despite, she couldn’t sleep.

ALTHOUGH [+ sentence] (2 sentences)

I arrived on time although the traffic was bad.

THOUGH I arrived on time though the traffic was bad.

EVEN THOUGH

Even though the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.

IN SPITE OF[+ noun / -ing]

Despite losing, we did a good game. He went out in spite of the weather.

DESPITE

HOWEVER [+ sentence] (1 sentence)

I like fish. However, I don’t usually eat it.

Work in pairs. Reconsider your sentences.

1. Although / But / However he smokes a lot, he seems quite healthy.

2. I didn’t get the job although / despite / but my qualifications.

3. However / Though / In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our holiday.

4. She was very tired. However, / Although, / Despite, she couldn’t sleep.