Question

2 Complete the sentences using the connectors in the box. although. however . despite since . so. in spite 1 The weather affects us all,...... we can protect ourselves from some of its effects. 2 We can never protect ourselves from extreme weather completely,........ nature is too powerful 3 Hurricanes will always be a threat,....... all our efforts. 4 Scientists have made progress in controlling the weather,........ of the difficulties. 5 We can't make rain fall in desert areas,....... drought is still a problem. 6 Control over the weather could save .) we many lives. ....... don't have the technology yet.​

Answer 1

1.however
2.since
3.despite
4.in spite
5.so
6.although

Answer 2

1. Although the weather affects us all, we can protect ourselves from some of its effects. 2. However, we can never protect ourselves from extreme weather completely, since nature is too powerful. 3. Despite all our efforts, hurricanes will always be a threat. 4. Scientists have made progress in controlling the weather; however, they face many difficulties. 5. We can't make rain fall in desert areas, so drought is still a problem. 6. Control over the weather could save many lives; however, we don't have the technology yet.