conjunctions despite in spite of although
What are 5 sentences with despite?
Despite myself, I warmed to him.
Trains are still running, despite the snow.The pop festival passed off peacefully, despite the fears of local residents.The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems.He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness.She manages to stay cheerful despite everything.What is the difference between despite and in spite of and although?
In spite of and despite are always followed by a noun, pronoun or gerund.
Although is always followed by a subject + verb.Despite and in spite of are both prepositions meaning “regardless of,” “even though,” or “notwithstanding.” They can be used interchangeably.
Despite is always written as one word (never “despite of“).
In spite of is always written as three words (never “inspite of”).
What is an example of although and despite?
She danced despite her sickness.
He spent most of his day outside although it was raining all day.
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Although/though/even though despite/in spite of
or. In spite of. Despite the rain they enjoyed it. After although we use a subject + verb: Although it rained a lot |
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JOINING SENTENCES – CONJUNCTIONS: I. Although though
JOINING SENTENCES – CONJUNCTIONS: I. Although though |
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In spite of and despite
Although and though both mean 'in spite of something'. They are subordinating conjunctions. This means that the clause which they introduce is a subordinate |
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SENTENCES: Conjunctions
Connect the two sentences using one of the conjunctions in the box! Watch out although despite in spite of unless however and so so that until even if ... |
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Concessive Clauses
Despite /in spite of being tired he walked to the station. Remember: 1. Although |
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EXERCISES ON CONNECTORS ( CONTRAST) Exercise 1 FILL IN
BUT ALTHOUGH |
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The café was crowded but we found a table. Though / Although
IN SPITE OF all my careful plans a lot of things went wrong. c. I love music ALTHOUGH I can't play a musical instrument. d. The heating was full on |
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Grammar
Though and although are conjunctions. They go before a clause. Despite and in spite of are prepositions. They go before a noun or noun equivalent. However |
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Although/though/even though, despite/in spite of
We didn't go out because it was raining heavily After in spite of or despite, we use a noun, a pronoun (this/that/what etc ) or -ing |
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JOINING SENTENCES – CONJUNCTIONS: I Although, though
JOINING SENTENCES – CONJUNCTIONS: I Although, though, even though, in spite of, despite After although we use subject+verb: Although it rained a lot, we |
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EXPRESSING CONTRAST: however, but,nevertheless, still
EXPRESSING CONTRAST: although, though even if and even though We use them to connect contrasting ideas introducing a dependent clause ALTHOUGH |
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Despite, in spite of, although, even though ex 1 - Speakspeak
English grammar practice exercise, upper-intermediate In this exercise you will practise despite, in spite of, although and even though Exercise |
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EXERCISES ON CONNECTORS ( CONTRAST) Exercise 1 FILL IN
BUT, ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER, DESPITE, IN SPITE OF, ON THE OTHER HAND) 1 ______ Andrew was warned of the risks, he decided to travel alone to |
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Conjunction and linking words exercises pdf - Squarespace
choose although, although, despite or however exercise 7: fill despite, despite, linking words as though , as soon as, before, in case, in spite of, so that, unless, |
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INTERMEDIATE Contrast/Concession clauses They are - Carmenlu
They are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like “although, though, even though, whereas, while, even if” These clauses are used to make two statements , |
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Although, Despite and Inspite of Exercise - Autoenglish
1 Despite my warnings, he kept on smoking 2 Although she didn't want to see The Lord of the Rings, she enjoyed it in the end 3 In spite of being bad at pool, |
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Linking Words Exercise 1 - Perfect English Grammar
Despite the fact that it wasn't easy, I finished the homework 10 She went for a long walk, despite being cold 11 Although she was cold, she went |
