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However / Nevertheless / Still / Despite that / Nonetheless / Even so

These five transitions are all used in about the same way

  • I'm a vegetarian. However, I sometimes eat fish.
  • Tom said his English is terrible. Nevertheless, he got a perfect score on his English test.
  • Pakistan is a dangerous country for travelers. Still, I want to go explore it someday.
  • The water in the city is not safe to drink. Despite that, Kim gives it to her dog to drink.
  • Terry is afraid to speak in front of people. Nonetheless, she is giving a speech at the United Nations next week.
  • Brian goes to church every Sunday. Even so, he can be very rude.
  • The tornado destroyed the entire town. However, no one was killed.
  • The doctor said that Benjamin needs to stop eating meat. Nevertheless, he still eats a hamburger every day for lunch.
  • Joseph said that his father is rich. Still, he should get a job and learn to be responsible with money.
  • The school said that we can't wear shorts. Despite that, Julie wore her new shorts and was told to go home.
  • It has been raining for a week. Nonetheless, we're going to try to go camping this weekend.
  • Our guitarist is sick. Even so, we're going to perform without him tonight.

 

However / Nevertheless / Still / Despite that / Nonetheless / Even so

Rewrite each sentence using a different word from above.

1. Brian is sick. Nevertheless, he came to school today.

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2. I can’t help you with your homework. However, I know someone who can.

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3. Jack ate three pizzas. Still, he’s not full. _________________________________________________________

 

4. I finished cleaning my room. However, I haven’t taken out the trash yet.

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5. They are brothers. Nonetheless, they fight almost every day.

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6. Craig is in really good shape. Despite that, he gets sick all the time.

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7. They argued for hours. Nevertheless, they finally came to an agreement.

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