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There are two sets of 10 words each in this section. This is the first set.
1. _______ he tried hard to please her, she never showed him any affection.
Choice 1 Although
 Choice 2 However
 Choice 3 In spite of

2. _______ her tough appearance, she has a tender heart.
Choice 3 Even though
 Choice 2 Nevertheless
 Choice 1 In spite of
3. _______ he was very rich, he was extremely stingy.
Choice 2 Despite
Choice 3 However
 Choice 1 Even though
4. The search team looked for survivors high and low. _______ , they could not find any of them.
Choice 3 Although
 Choice 2 Despite
 Choice 1 However
5. He had been training for quite a long time. _______ , he didn’t win the match.
Choice 1 Nevertheless
 Choice 2 Although
 Choice 3 In spite of

6. She lied to her parents. _______ , they forgave her.
Choice 2 Even though
 Choice 1 Nonetheless
 Choice 3 Despite

7. _______ her sadness, she managed to look cheerful.
Choice 3 Nonetheless
 Choice 2 Although
 Choice 1 In spite of
8. _______ being feverish, he attended the conference.
Choice 2 Although
 Choice 1 Despite
 Choice 3 Nonetheless
9. He walked for miles _______ he had sprained his ankle.
Choice 1 even though
 Choice 2 despite
Choice 3 however

10. _______ they had had lunch, they were starving.
Choice 2 Nevertheless
 Choice 1 Although
 Choice 3 In spite of