Despite the rise in profits this year, our company is still losing money. (alhtough)
2.
The head of my department clled an emergency meeting so I had to cancel all my afternoon appoinments. (because)
3.
It is now much cheaper to rent a DVD at home so fewer people are going to the cinema these days. (due to)
4.
The cost of basic foods has risen because petrol prices increased last month. (as a result)
5.
Although there are 30 girls on this course, the boys still outnumber the girls by two or one. (but)
6.
Although there are some advantages to the pace of modern life, it also has its disadvantages. (however)
7.
The number of red deer in the wild increased slightly in the 1980s, although the increase was not sufficient to take them off the endangered species list. (in spite of)