1 Flashcards
I enjoy swimming, ______ I can’t swim very far.
I enjoy swimming, but I can’t swim very far.
He was tired; ______, he continued working.
He was tired; however, he continued working.
I wanted to play outside, ______ it started to rain.
I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.
______ you study regularly, you will understand the subject better.
If you study regularly, you will understand the subject better.
My sister loves to dance; ______, my brother prefers to sing.
My sister loves to dance; on the other hand, my brother prefers to sing.
I ordered a salad ______ a main course.
I ordered a salad and a main course.
She doesn’t like tea, ______ does she enjoy coffee.
She doesn’t like tea, nor does she enjoy coffee.
I prefer to travel by plane ______ by train.
I prefer to travel by plane rather than by train.
______ I understand your concern, I have to disagree.
While I understand your concern, I have to disagree.
They wanted to watch a movie ______ decided against it because it was late.
They wanted to watch a movie but decided against it because it was late.
______ arriving late, we managed to catch the last act of the play.
Despite arriving late, we managed to catch the last act of the play.
It’s a cheap restaurant ______ the food is excellent.
It’s a cheap restaurant but the food is excellent.
I can lend you my notes, ______ I need them back by tomorrow.
I can lend you my notes, but I need them back by tomorrow.
She’s successful ______ humble.
She’s successful yet humble.
______ I’ve visited Paris several times, I’ve never seen the Louvre.
Though I’ve visited Paris several times, I’ve never seen the Louvre.
It’s an easy question; ______, I can’t answer it.
It’s an easy question; yet, I can’t answer it.
______ their best efforts, they couldn’t complete the project on time.
Despite their best efforts, they couldn’t complete the project on time.
He failed the test ______ to not studying.
He failed the test due to not studying.
I love cats; ______, I have three of them.
I love cats; in fact, I have three of them.
They were free on Sunday, ______ we arranged a meeting for that day.
They were free on Sunday, so we arranged a meeting for that day.
I’d like to visit Japan, ______ Tokyo.
I’d like to visit Japan, particularly Tokyo.
He plays football ______ rugby.
He plays football and rugby.
She’s been living in New York ______ 5 years
She’s been living in New York for 5 years
The movie was interesting ______ a bit long.
The movie was interesting but a bit long.
I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, _______ my parents are both in the medical field.
I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, since my parents are both in the medical field.
_______ the concert was about to start, there was a power outage.
Just as the concert was about to start, there was a power outage.
They are not only good dancers ______ also great singers.
They are not only good dancers but also great singers.
______ some initial challenges, the team began to work well together.
After some initial challenges, the team began to work well together.
She’s keen on skiing, ______ she doesn’t like snowboarding.
She’s keen on skiing, but she doesn’t like snowboarding.
______ you need any help, let me know.
If you need any help, let me know.
I haven’t visited the museum, ______ I’ve heard it’s fantastic.
I haven’t visited the museum, but I’ve heard it’s fantastic.
I enjoy hiking in the mountains ______ in the woods.
I enjoy hiking in the mountains and in the woods.
She was feeling sick ______ she stayed home from school.
She was feeling sick so she stayed home from school.
______he’s only 5 years old, he can play the piano beautifully.
Although he’s only 5 years old, he can play the piano beautifully.
I’d like to eat outside, ______ the weather permits.
I’d like to eat outside, if the weather permits.
______ I respect his opinion, I don’t agree with him.
While I respect his opinion, I don’t agree with him.
______ hard as she tried, she couldn’t lift the heavy box.
As hard as she tried, she couldn’t lift the heavy box.
He can play the guitar ______ he’s self-taught.
He can play the guitar and he’s self-taught.
The food was delicious; ______, I had seconds.
The food was delicious; so, I had seconds.
______ I had more time, I would read more books.
If I had more time, I would read more books.
I want to visit Australia, and ______ New Zealand.
I want to visit Australia, and also New Zealand.
______ I’m afraid of spiders, I can handle snakes without any problem.
Though I’m afraid of spiders, I can handle snakes without any problem.
We can go to the beach, ______ we can stay home and relax.
We can go to the beach, or we can stay home and relax.
She didn’t reply to my email, ______ I’m worried about her.
She didn’t reply to my email, so I’m worried about her.
The trip was exhausting; ______, it was worth every moment.
The trip was exhausting; however, it was worth every moment.
He wanted to buy the shirt; ______, he didn’t have enough money.
He wanted to buy the shirt; however, he didn’t have enough money.
______ it might rain, you should take an umbrella.
Since it might rain, you should take an umbrella.
He’s allergic to peanuts, ______ he always checks food labels.
He’s allergic to peanuts, so he always checks food labels.
______ it’s a short journey, it feels very long.
Although it’s a short journey, it feels very long.
I’m not particularly fond of chocolate, ______ I love ice cream.
I’m not particularly fond of chocolate, but I love ice cream.
They have been friends ______childhood.
They have been friends since childhood.
She enjoys reading, ______ she has a large collection of books.
She enjoys reading, and she has a large collection of books.
The show was not only funny ______ very informative.
The show was not only funny but also very informative.
_______ their arguments, they are good friends.
Despite their arguments, they are good friends.
I don’t like horror movies, ______ I watched it with my friends.
I don’t like horror movies, yet I watched it with my friends.
I’ll attend the meeting ______ I have a prior commitment.
I’ll attend the meeting unless I have a prior commitment.
She’s tired, ______ she’s still working.
She’s tired, yet she’s still working.
______ it’s a sunny day, it’s very cold outside.
Though it’s a sunny day, it’s very cold outside.
I prefer tea ______ coffee.
I prefer tea over coffee.
He’s very smart; _______, he often makes silly mistakes.
He’s very smart; however, he often makes silly mistakes.
______ it’s a weekday, the streets are empty.
Even though it’s a weekday, the streets are empty.
He’s a famous actor; ______, I’ve never heard of him.
He’s a famous actor; yet, I’ve never heard of him.
She hasn’t called, ______ I’m beginning to get worried.
She hasn’t called, so I’m beginning to get worried.
I’d like to stay, ______ I need to go.
I’d like to stay, but I need to go.
______ some members disagreed, the majority approved the proposal.
Although some members disagreed, the majority approved the proposal.
______ the challenges, we finished the project.
Despite the challenges, we finished the project.
He’s a good speaker ______ not a great writer.
He’s a good speaker but not a great writer.
_______ knowing the truth, she pretended to be surprised.
Despite knowing the truth, she pretended to be surprised.
I didn’t like the movie ______ the music was great.
I didn’t like the movie but the music was great.
She sings beautifully, ______ she’s never taken a singing lesson.
She sings beautifully, and she’s never taken a singing lesson.
______ the park being crowded, we managed to find a quiet spot.
Despite the park being crowded, we managed to find a quiet spot.
I’ve never visited Africa, ______ I’d love to go someday.
I’ve never visited Africa, but I’d love to go someday.
You can have tea, _______ you can have coffee.
You can have tea, or you can have coffee.
The exam was difficult, ______everyone passed.
The exam was difficult, yet everyone passed.
______ the delay, the train arrived on time.
Despite the delay, the train arrived on time.
I went to bed early _______ I was really tired.
I went to bed early because I was really tired.
______ they practiced daily, they couldn’t win the tournament.
Though they practiced daily, they couldn’t win the tournament.
The room is small,______ it’s cozy.
The room is small, but it’s cozy.
I’ll join you for dinner, ______ you’re still interested.
I’ll join you for dinner, if you’re still interested.
______ his youth, he has a lot of experience.
Despite his youth, he has a lot of experience.
You can watch a movie, ______ you can read a book.
You can watch a movie, or you can read a book.
She didn’t want to go, ______ she went anyway.
She didn’t want to go, yet she went anyway.
______ seeing the movie trailer, I wanted to watch the full movie.
After seeing the movie trailer, I wanted to watch the full movie.
The shirt is nice,______ it’s too expensive.
The shirt is nice, but it’s too expensive.
I love spicy food, ______ my stomach doesn’t.
I love spicy food, but my stomach doesn’t.
The cake is not only delicious ________ beautiful.
The cake is not only delicious but also beautiful.
_______ the heavy rain, the event was not canceled.
Despite the heavy rain, the event was not canceled.
We need to hurry, _______ we’ll be late.
We need to hurry, or we’ll be late.
_______ I’d love to visit, I can’t this weekend.
While I’d love to visit, I can’t this weekend.
She’s very polite ______ very kind
She’s very polite and very kind
______ the sun setting, the sky was painted with beautiful colors.
With the sun setting, the sky was painted with beautiful colors.
He plays the piano, ______ he also sings.
He plays the piano, and he also sings.
I’ve visited several countries, ______ I’ve never been to Australia.
I’ve visited several countries, but I’ve never been to Australia.
______ the book is lengthy, it’s very interesting.
Though the book is lengthy, it’s very interesting.
______ I known about the surprise, I wouldn’t have told her.
Had I known about the surprise, I wouldn’t have told her.
_______ his lack of experience, he managed to fix the car.
Despite his lack of experience, he managed to fix the car.
The test was not only difficult but ______ very long.
The test was not only difficult but also very long.
_______ the high prices, the restaurant is always full.
Despite the high prices, the restaurant is always full.
I can play the guitar,_______ I can’t play the piano.
I can play the guitar, but I can’t play the piano.
