Concessive Conjunctions
Multiple-choice exercise
I used to read a lot ____________ I never had much time.
- although
- despite
- except that
- while
I'll go ____________ his objecting to my presence.
- despite
- even though
- though
- although
I won't tell you, ____________ you bribe me.
- even if
- despite
- much as
- except that
I can't understand him - ____________ my French is any good, of course.
- not that
- even though
- despite
- much as
____________ he has the money in the bank, he still won't lend it to me.
- Even though
- Even if
- Despite
- In spite of
He's just like his brother, ____________ he has a bit more fat on him.
- except that
- much as
- not that
- even though
____________ as I regret telling you, it simply isn't good enough.
- Much as
- Despite
- Not that
- Even though
It wasn't wonderful ____________ it was well acted.
- though
- not that
- in spite of
- whereas
____________ most of his friends study hard, he's quite lazy.
- Whereas
- Much as
- Except that
- Despite
He's almost finished ____________ I'm just starting my course.
- while
- even if
- except that
- much as