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Join the phrases in the chart to make complete sentences.

My sister loves going

it was raining, Although
to the beach.

we went ahead with My brother, on the other

However,
the picnic. hand,

It was raining hard. despite absolutely hates it.

we went ahead with My sister loves going

Nevertheless,
the picnic. to the beach

you have more

We went ahead with my brother absolutely
freedom when you
the picnic hates it.
travel independently.

Package tours are

the heavy rain. whereas usually cheaper than
independent travel.

you have more

freedom when you
It was raining hard. On the other hand,
make your own
arrangements.

we went ahead with package tours are

Although
the picnic. cheaper,
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Although it was raining, we went ahead with the garden party.

It was raining hard. However, we went ahead with the garden party.

It was raining hard. Nevertheless, we went ahead with the garden party.

We went ahead with the garden party despite the rain.

My sister loves going to the beach whereas my brother absolutely hates it.

My sister loves going to the beach. My brother, on the other hand, absolutely hates it.

Package tours are usually cheaper than independent travel. On the other hand, you have more
freedom when you make your own arrangements.

Although package tours are cheaper, you have more freedom when you travel independently.