1. Choose the correct answer.

1. __________ being shy, Jim gave a speech at the concert.

However Yet Despite

2. __________ he hated shopping, he went to the supermarket.

However Even though While

3. Jane works very hard, __________ Kate is lazy.

whereas even though despite

4. __________ the rain, the football match went ahead.

In spite of However While

5. This car is fast, __________ it is also very noisy.

despite but in spite

6. .Her salary is higher than mine ____________ we do the same work.

although however Despite

7. _____ the noise he managed to sleep.

In spite despite whereas

8. . Sue likes Opera ______ Joe prefers jazz.

whereas in fact therefore

9. . The report is expected to be critical of the industry. _____, it is likely to recommend

extensive changes to production.

For a start to be honest In addition

10. _____the wonderful main meal we also had a delicious pudding.

besides furthermore however

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