Fill in: although, even though, whereas, though, but, despite or in spite of.
1. A: I can't believe you paid so much for that concert ticket!
- B __________ it was expensive, it was definitely worth it.
2 A: The film was really great. - B: It was a bit long, __________________
3 A: What a simple card trick! - B:_____it may seem easy, I've been practising it for months. 4 A: How did you and your brother do in the exams? - B: I did well_______Billy didn't.
5. A: Did you finish your homework? - B: Yes, _________it took me more than two hours.
6 A: Did you get to the airport on time?
- B: Yes.________the heavy traffic, I was able to catch my flight.
7 A: I didn't go out over the weekend __________the good weather.
- B: Why? Were you feeling sick?
8 A: I think we have the same camera.
- B: Not really. Yours takes film ________mine is digital.
9 A: What do you think of extreme sports?
- B: They are exciting _________they can be very dangerous.
10 A: Did you like the house you saw yesterday?
B: To be honest, the house wasn't very nice. I liked the garden, _______
11. I finished in the top ten of my class ____ spending all my time playing basketball and football.
12. He actually enjoys confrontation, _______ I prefer a quiet life
