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There are two games of 10 words each in this section. This is the first game.

1. _______ her tough appearance, she has a tender heart.
Choice 2 Although
Choice 1 In spite of
Choice 3 However
2. _______ he tried hard to please her, she never showed him any affection.
Choice 3 Despite
Choice 1
Although
Choice 2 Nevertheless
3. The search team looked for survivors high and low. _______, they could not find any of them.
Choice 2 Even though
Choice 1 However
Choice 3 Despite
4. _______ he was very rich, he was extremely stingy.
Choice 1 Even though
Choice 2 Despite
Choice 3 Nevertheless
5. He had been training for quite a long time. _______, he didn’t win the match.
Choice 2 In spite of
Choice 3
Although
Choice 1
Nevertheless
6. _______ being feverish, he attended the conference.
Choice 2 However
Choice 1 Despite
Choice 3 Although
7. _______ her sadness, she managed to look cheerful.
Choice 2 Although
Choice 3 Nevertheless
Choice 1 In spite of
8. He walked for miles _______ he had sprained his ankle.
Choice 1 even though
Choice 2 nonetheless
Choice 3 despite
9. _______ they had had lunch, they were starving.
Choice 3 In spite of
Choice 1 Although
Choice 2 However
10. She lied to her parents. ________ , they forgave her.
Choice 1 Nonetheless
Choice 2 Despite
Choice 3 Even though