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Expressing contrast |
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HOW TO SHOW
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There are various ways in which you may show a contrast between two ideas.
Let us study them: |
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CONTRAST PREVIOUS SENTENCE |
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however
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nevertheless / yet |
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However, but,
nevertheless and yet introduce a contrast
to the previous sentence: |
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Katty couldn't cash her
paycheck ... |
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However,
she managed to buy a new TV set. |
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But she
managed to buy a new TV set. |
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Nevertheless,
she managed to buy a new TV set. |
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Yet she
managed to buy a new TV set. |
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although
even though
though |
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CLAUSE (SUBJECT + VERB) |
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Though and even
though may be used instead of although.
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Even
though is a stronger form of although. |
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Although
it rained a lot, |
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Even though
it rained a lot, |
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Though
it rained a lot, |
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... we enjoyed our
vacation. |
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In spoken English we often
use though at the end of the sentence.
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It rained a lot. We
enjoyed our vacation
though. |
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in spite of
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despite |
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NOUN
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PRONOUN
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–ING VERB |
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PLEASE NOTE: |
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Despite may be used in
the same way as in spite of, but it is usually
only found in formal English. You can also use
Despite the fact that... or In spite of the
fact that...: |
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In spite of
the rain,
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In spite of
raining all day, |
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Despite
the rain,
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Despite
how much it rained, |
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Despite the
fact that it was raining, |
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In spite of
the fact that it was raining, |
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... we enjoyed our
vacation. |
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although
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VERSUS |
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in spite of
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despite |
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PLEASE NOTE: |
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Although, in spite of
and despite can be used to express similar
ideas, but the sentence construction is quite
different: |
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Although the
traffic was bad, I arrived on time. |
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In spite of
the traffic, I arrived on time. |
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I couldn't sleep,
although I was
very tired. |
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I couldn't sleep,
despite being
very tired. |
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Below, you will find two activities to
practise this grammar. |
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MY USEFUL
LINKS / MIS ENLACES UTILES |
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Expressing
contrast (I) |
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ACTIVITY 276:
Rewrite each sentence using the word or words
in red. You can copy/paste or drag the sentences into the blank
spaces and make all necessary changes.
Then check the correct answers. |
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Although they had only known each
other for two weeks, they decided to get married. (HOWEVER) |
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Although he behaved badly, she praised
him. (IN SPITE OF) |
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Although he promised it would never
happen again, she insisted on a divorce. (NEVERTHELESS) |
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Despite his charm and good looks she
did not like him. (ALTHOUGH) |
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She is well-qualified, but I don't
want to work with her. (IN SPITE OF) |
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Although they always seem kind and
straightforward, I don't trust them. (YET) |
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He didn't know his neighbours very
well, but he invited them to his party. (ALTHOUGH) |
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Interesantes las explicaciones de Mr. Grammar !!!
En la página siguiente continuarás practicando los conocimientos adquiridos ... |
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