Expressing contrast. Choose the correct word for each sentence. 

1. 

Although/But I like this company, I probably won't work here long.

2. 

In spite of / Although their shares are rising, their future is still uncertain.

3. 

Kate gave a good presentation, although/despite having very little time to prepare.

4. 

This year our earnings are close to $8m, while/still last year they were just $6m.

5. 

Whereas/In spite of these candidates all have an MBA, these other ones don't.

6. 

I read the book you suggested. I didn't enjoy it, although/though.


Well done! You are doing great! Keep up the good work!

7. 

I didn't have much time, but/whereas I managed to visit the whole site.

8. 

Nowadays we have very few strikes, but/whereas ten years ago we had a lot.

9. 

We weren't sure whether to go ahead with the launch, but we did it still/anyway.

10. 

Although/In spite of the delay, we still arrived on time.


Well done! You're almost there!

11. 

I didn't manage to close the deal, although/whereas I really tried.

12. 

Although/Whereas their share price is falling at the moment, the company is still a good long-term investment.

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