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Linking Words of Contrast Exercise
Choose the correct linking word: despite, however, or although
1. __________ the heavy rain, the football match continued as scheduled.
"Despite" is correct because it's followed by a noun phrase ("the heavy rain"). "Although" would require a clause ("Although it was raining heavily"). "However" doesn't fit this sentence structure.
2. The experiment yielded interesting results; __________, more research is needed to confirm the findings.
"However" is correct here because it's used to connect two independent clauses with a semicolon before it. It shows contrast between the two ideas.
3. __________ she had studied hard, she didn't perform well on the exam.
"Although" is correct because it introduces a subordinate clause ("she had studied hard") that contrasts with the main clause.
4. The company reported record profits this quarter. __________, they announced plans to lay off 200 employees.
"However" is correct here because it's used at the beginning of a new sentence to show contrast with the previous statement. Note the comma after "however".
5. __________ being the youngest team in the league, they won the championship.
"Despite" is correct because it's followed by a gerund ("being"). This is a common structure with "despite" and "in spite of".
6. __________ the doctor advised him to rest, he went back to work the next day.
"Although" is correct here because it introduces a full subordinate clause with a subject ("the doctor") and verb ("advised").
7. The hotel was luxurious. __________, the service was disappointing.
"However" is correct because it's used at the beginning of a new sentence to contrast with the previous statement. Note the comma after "however".
8. __________ all the warnings, people still swim in this dangerous part of the river.
"Despite" is correct because it's followed by a noun phrase ("all the warnings"). "Although" would require a clause ("Although there were warnings").
Grammar Summary: Linking Words of Contrast
Despite/In spite of: Followed by a noun, pronoun, or -ing form. Shows contrast between two things.
Although/Even though/Though: Followed by a subject + verb. Introduces a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause.
However: Used at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon to contrast with the previous statement. Always followed by a comma.
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