FCE Writing Class
Linking Words and Expressions to Show Contrast
Click on the answer A, B or C that completes each sentence. There are EIGHT questions in all.
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1) ........ he's been really ill lately, he insists on going into work.
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Even though
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Even if
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Even when
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2) I'll never forget you, ........ I live to be 100.
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even if
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even though
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even when
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3) We decided to go to Italy for our holiday, ........ it meant we needed to get our passports renewed.
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despite
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despite the fact that
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in spite of
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4) She decided to travel by plane ........ being very scared of flying.
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in spite of
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despite the fact
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despite that
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5) I'm not going out tonight. ........, I can see you tomorrow if you like.
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Although
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However
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Yet
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6) ........ the car was quite old, it was still very reliable.
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Since
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Yet
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Although
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7) ........ to the party they had last year, this one is great.
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Contrary
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In contrast
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On the contrary
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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.
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In contrast
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Contrary
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On the contrary