____ he lives next door, I rarely see him.
- A. Although(correct answer)
- B. However
- C. But
- D. So
Why: Two facts that don't match, in one sentence. Although starts the first clause.
B114 questions · Intermediate · Conjunctions, Clauses and Linking
Although, Even Though and However Exercises with Answers
Although or however? Practise linking two facts that don't match: although, even though and though in one sentence, however between two, and where the commas go. Answers and short explanations included.
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Sample questions with answers
The phone is cheap. ____, the battery doesn't last long.
- A. However(correct answer)
- B. Although
- C. Because
- D. Even though
Why: After a full stop, start the new sentence with however and a comma.
Mai went swimming ____ the water was cold.
- A. even though(correct answer)
- B. however
- C. so
- D. even
Why: Cold water, but she swam anyway: even though. Even alone cannot join two clauses.
Lessons on this topic
- Although, Even Though and However
Although and even though join two parts of one sentence; however starts a new one. Where the commas go, and why although never goes with but.
