Match the linking words (conjunctions) on the left with their Spanish equivalents.

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Now read the following sentences and choose the best linking words to connect the ideas. Follow the example.

Example: ( - ? - Although However ) watching television could be an activity for all the family to enjoy together, there are often arguments about which channel to watch and about who has the remote control.

1. Television is cheaper than going to the cinema or the theatre. ( - ? - Despite Even if However ), it can be addictive and it may stop people from leaving their houses and socialising.
2. Television often stops people talking to each other ( - ? - in spite of whereas even though ) if you live alone it can provide company.
3. ( - ? - Despite However Nevertheless ) being criticised for being a passive and lazy activity, watching television and be relaxing and help you to unwind after a long hard day at work.
4. ( - ? - Even though However In spite of ) young children could be affected by the violence and sex on TV, there is also a wide selection of educational programmes such as documentaries and nature programmes.
5. With a television you can travel the world in your living room, and also see world sporting events such as the Olympics and the football World Cup. ( - ? - Even if Despite In spite of this ), TV can have a huge influence on the way we think, the things we buy and who we vote for.

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