1 The traffic was heavy, but we managed to get to school on time. (DESPITE)

Despite the heavy traffic, we managed to get to school in time.

We managed to get to school in time despite the heavy traffic.

2 I didn’t get a good mark in the test, but I still haven’t given up. (ALTHOUGH)

Although I didn’t get a good mark in the test, I still haven’t given up.

I haven’t given up, although I didn’t get a good mark in the test.

3 Although German is not my favourite subject, I always listento the teacher and take notes. (BUT)

German is not my favourite subject, but I always lidten to the teacher and take notes.

4 Christmas is my favourite holiday – not only because I get a lot of presents, but also because I don’t have to go to school for the whole week. (IN ADDITION)

Christmas is my favourite holiday because I get a lot of presents. In addition, I don’t have to go to school for the whole week.

5 Most of my friends spend hours on facebook, but I think that’s just a waste of time. (WHEREAS)

Whereas most of my friends spend hours on facebook, I think that’s just a waste of time.

My friends spend hours on facebook, whereas I think it’s just a waste of time.

6 Space travel is a nice way to make people think of the possibility of life in space as well as a good business deal. (MOREOVER)

Space travel is a nice way to make people think of the possibility of life in space. Moreover, it is a good business deal.