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3. Exercises
40.1 Organise these words into two groups: words that link ideas with a
similar meaning, and words that show a contrast between ideas.
although in addition whereas as well
however also what's more despite
Similar meaning: in addition, also, what's more, as well
Contrast: although, however, whereas, despite

4. 40.2 Underline the correct word(s) in brackets. Both answers may be
correct.
1 (Although / In spite of) we left late, we still got there in time.
2 It was a fantastic evening (although / in spite of) the terrible food.
3 We have decided to go (in spite of / despite) the cost of the tickets.
4 They enjoyed the course, (although / whereas) it was very difficult.
5 I love the sea (what's more / whereas) most of my friends prefer the
mountains.
6 We've found a lovely villa near the lake. (In addition l What's more) it
has its own swimming pool, and we have free use of the owner's
car.
7 We told John the car was too expensive. (However / Although), he
still bought it.
8 Most people tried to help us. They were very friendly (too / as well).
9 It's busy during the week. At the weekend, (however / whereas), it's
very quiet.
10 My uncle owns the factory opposite. He (also / however) runs the
restaurant next door.

5. 40.3 Combine parts from each column to form five short texts
A B C
He went to school today although it's not really what he wants.
He always worked hard at school in spite of he's the most experienced,
He's got the right qualifications. However, the help I gave him.
He didn't pass the exam whereas he didn't feel very well.
He decided to take the job. What's more, most of his classmates were
lazy.
He went to school today although he didn't feel very well.
He always worked hard at school whereas most of his classmates were lazy.
He's got the right qualifications. What's more, he's the most experienced.
He didn't pass the exam in spite of the help I gave him.
He decided to take the job. However, it's not really what he wants.

6. 40.4 Fill the gaps with a suitable link word or phrase.
1 Despite / In spite of
_______________the fact that they were busy, they still helped us.
2 It took me two hours to do it __________ the others finished in half an hour.
whereas
3 People say the hotel is very good. In addition / What’s more it's quite cheap.
____________________,
4 People say the hotel is terrible. __________, it's quite cheap.
However
5 She managed to get there, __________ she didn't have a map like the
although
others.
6 It's not the best dictionary you can buy. __________, it's better than nothing.
However
7 She's the youngest in the group, and she's better than most of them
__________.
as well / too
8 I think you can do it. It won't be easy, __________.
though
9 Mike is always here on time __________ his brother is late at least twice a
whereas
week.
In addition / What’s more
10 The food's not as good as it was. ____________________, they've put their
prices up.

7. 40.5 Complete these sentences in a logical way.
1 I understood what she was saying although
she spoke very quickly
2 I was able to follow what she was saying
whereas the others couldn't
3 We enjoyed the holiday in spite of the bad weather
4 If you buy a season ticket, you can go when you
like. What's more, it's much cheaper
5 The exam was very difficult. However,
I think they'll probably pass
6 Although it's a long film, I wasn't bored at all