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Contrast Conjunctions in Sentences

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Which sentence contains a contrast conjunction?

He studied hard, yet he failed the test. (correct)

I will go for a jog unless it snows.

They enjoyed the concert, although it rained. (correct)

She left the party early because she was tired.

Identify the sentence that uses a contrast conjunction.

The sun was shining, so they decided to picnic.

He likes to swim, for he finds it relaxing.

Despite the warnings, he went ahead with his plan. (correct)

She went for a run but forgot her water bottle. (correct)

Which of these sentences includes a contrast conjunction?

It was raining; hence, the match was postponed.

They enjoyed the dinner because they were starving.

She went shopping after she finished her homework.

He was enthusiastic; nevertheless, he doubted his abilities. (correct)

Select the sentence that uses a contrast conjunction.

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Identify the sentence containing a contrast conjunction.

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Study Notes

Contrast Conjunctions in Sentences

Contrast conjunctions connect clauses expressing contrasting ideas.

Identifying Contrast Conjunctions

Key contrast conjunctions: although, but, yet, however, while, whereas, notwithstanding, even though.

Practice Questions and Answers

Question 1: b) I wanted to stay, but I had to go. (The conjunction is "but")
Question 2: b) The weather was cold, yet she went for a swim. (The conjunction is "yet")
Question 3: a) I wanted to go hiking, although it was raining. (The conjunction is "although")
Question 4: b) He doesn’t like chocolate, yet he ate the whole bar. (The conjunction is "yet")
Question 5: b) He was tired, yet he kept working late into the night. (The conjunction is "yet")
Question 6: b) She studied hard, but her grades didn’t improve. (The conjunction is "but")
Question 7: a) Although it was cold, we went for a walk. (The conjunction is "although")
Question 8: b) The movie was boring, yet the ending was exciting. (The conjunction is "yet")

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Test your knowledge of contrast conjunctions with this quiz. Identify the conjunctions connecting clauses that express contrasting ideas. Improve your understanding of how these conjunctions function in sentences.