“It rained all day. Therefore, we had a lovely picnic.”
What's wrong? Choose the right one.
although, despite and however show a difference, or something you wouldn't expect after the first part. because, so and therefore give a reason or result; moreover and in addition add more.
Not: It rained all day. Therefore, we had a lovely picnic.
Say: It rained all day. However, we had a lovely picnic.
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THE QUESTIONS
- ______ he studied hard, he didn't pass the driving theory test.Despite · However · Although · Because
- ______ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk along the river.Because · However · Despite · Although
- I wanted to go for a walk. ______, it started to rain, so I stayed in.However · Therefore · Moreover · Besides
- It rained all day. ______, we had a lovely picnic.Despite this · In spite · Because of this
- He still plays football every weekend, ______ he has a sore knee.however · although · because · despite
- ______ the jacket was expensive, Mia decided to buy it because it was so warm.Although · Despite · However · Because
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- Althoughnot Because: a reason or adding word where you need a contrastnot Despite: despite + a sentencenot However: however to join two halves
- Althoughnot Because: a reason or adding word where you need a contrastnot Despite: despite + a sentencenot However: however to join two halves
- Howevernot Besides: a reason or adding word where you need a contrastnot Moreover: a reason or adding word where you need a contrastnot Therefore: a reason or adding word where you need a contrast
- Despite thisnot In spite: in spite without ofnot Because of this: a reason or adding word where you need a contrast
- althoughnot because: a reason or adding word where you need a contrastnot despite: despite + a sentencenot however: however to join two halves
- Althoughnot Because: a reason or adding word where you need a contrastnot Despite: despite + a sentencenot However: however to join two halves