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Contrasting conjunctions quiz
Conjunctions are words like but, although, in spite of etc. We use some conjunctions to show a contrast in the ideas we are expressing for example:
"
The principal begged the teacher to stay, but she refused violently."
Try contrasting conjunctions quiz
1. Peter is really thin____ eating like a horse!
[ ] a. however
[ ] b. although
[ ] c. in spite of
[ ] d. in addition to
2. I didn't really enjoy myself. Jane, ____, seemed to be having a great time.
[ ] a. however
[ ] b. although
[ ] c. in spite of
[ ] d. despite
3. Whenever we go on vacation Peter likes to drive, ______ Susan prefers to fly- she says it's quicker.
[ ] a. although
[ ] b. in spite of
[ ] c. despite
[ ] d. whereas
4. Mannie went to work ______ feeling ill.
[ ] a. despite
[ ] b. although
[ ] c. whereas
[ ] d. however
5. Tommy's been a vegetarian for 6 years, _______ he still eats fish!
[ ] a. despite
[ ] b. in spite of
[ ] c. although
[ ] d. however
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