Clauses of contrast

Question 1

Although, even though

Answer 1

1. Although/Even though we had a bad game, we won.
2. We won, although/even though we had a bad game.

Question 2

however

Answer 2

to connect two different sentences.

We didn’t like the hotel. However, we had a fantastic time.

Question 3

yet

Answer 3

means ‘but’ or ‘however’, and we use it to introduce a contrast to something that has just been mentioned.

She was tired, yet she continued to work.

Question 4

Despite/in spite of

Answer 4

1. Despite/In spite of the rain, we went to the concert.
2. They arrived despite/in spite of leaving very early.

Question 5

While/whereas

Answer 5

to show contrast between two facts or ideas.

1. While/Whereas she enjoys cooking, he prefers to eat out.
2. Mary likes classical music, while/whereas her sister prefers jazz.