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Contrast Clauses

The document discusses clauses of contrast that are introduced by linkers such as "but", "although", "however", "in spite of", and "despite". It provides examples of how to use these linkers to join two contrasting clauses and notes that "in spite of" and "despite" are used before a noun or the -ing form of a verb. It then provides exercises for the reader to choose the correct linker, complete sentences with the given linkers, and join contrasting clauses using the appropriate linkers and punctuation.

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Contrast Clauses

The document discusses clauses of contrast that are introduced by linkers such as "but", "although", "however", "in spite of", and "despite". It provides examples of how to use these linkers to join two contrasting clauses and notes that "in spite of" and "despite" are used before a noun or the -ing form of a verb. It then provides exercises for the reader to choose the correct linker, complete sentences with the given linkers, and join contrasting clauses using the appropriate linkers and punctuation.

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Clauses of contrast are introduced by various linkers: but, although, however, in spite of,

despite
“She was tired but she offered to help me.”
“Although she was tired, she offered to help me.”
We use in spite of and despite before a noun or the –ing form of the verb.
“In spite of being tired, she offered to help me.”
“Despite being tired, she offered to help me.”
“In spite of/Despite her tiredness, she offered to help me.”

A) Choose the correct alternative:


1. I invited Lucy to the party, but/on the other hand she didn’t come.
2. Although/ But I have a passport, I’ve never been abroad.
3. It’s going to be cold tomorrow. However, / Although it will be warmer at the weekend.
4. There aren’t any good camp sites near here. But/ On the other hand, there are a lot of
good hotels.
5. These boots are gorgeous. They are, however/ although, very expensive.

B) Complete the sentences with the words in the list:

in spite of – on the other hand – although – despite – but -


however
1. ___________ he played well, he lost the match.
2. __________ being small, Emma is very strong.
3. On the one hand you could buy the book. ____________, you could get it from the
library.
4. __________ I hurt my leg, I played.
5. Lola plays well ____________ the fact that she never practises.
6. I’ve played in a lot of matches, ____________ this time I feel anxious.
7. Hassan hits the ball hard. ___________, he doesn’t have much control.

C) Join the sentences using linkers of contrast and the correct punctuation:
1. I didn’t sleep well. I feel fine. (Although)
_____________________________________________________
2. They are rich. They aren’t happy. (Despite)
_____________________________________________________
3. I’ve got new boots. I prefer my old ones. (But)
_____________________________________________________
4. It wasn’t windy. We went sailing. (Although)
_____________________________________________________
5. He works hard. He doesn’t earn much money. (In spite of)
_____________________________________________________
6. My mum won’t admit it. She loves football. (But)
_____________________________________________________
7. Max won the match. He felt miserable. (Despite)
_____________________________________________________
8. They are brother and sister. They don’t look alike. (However)
_____________________________________________________
9. Peter had a cold. He went swimming. (In spite of)
_____________________________________________________
10. Paul isn’t fat. He eats a lot. (In spite of)
_____________________________________________________

Neus Ferrís & Patricio García

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