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The document discusses different words that can be used to introduce contrasting ideas in sentences such as although, even though, while, whereas, despite, in spite of, however, and but. Examples are provided to demonstrate the proper usage of each contrasting term.

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Contrast (Explanation)

The document discusses different words that can be used to introduce contrasting ideas in sentences such as although, even though, while, whereas, despite, in spite of, however, and but. Examples are provided to demonstrate the proper usage of each contrasting term.

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CONTRAST.

. On the other hand introduces a contrasting opinion. lt is


.Although is used to introduce a contrasting clause. This is a usually used in formal speech and writing.
second statement which contrasts with the first statement.
Television has many advantages. It keeps us informed about
Maria went to school although she was ill. the latest news, and also provides entertainment in the home.
Although she was ill, Maria went to school. On the other hand, television has been blamed for the violent
behaviour of some young people, and for encouraging
Even though isused to emphasize the contrast. children to sit indoors, instead of taking exercise.

Even though she felt very ill, Maria went to school.

While and whereas can often be used in formal speech and


writing instead of although.

While/Whereas some experts expect the Government to win


the election, most believe that the opposition will win.

. Despite is used to introduce a contrasting clause. It is always


followed by a noun phrase, or the verbal form of the noun
(-ing). It cannot be followed by a main verb.

Despite her illness, Maria went to school.


Despite being ill, Maria went to school.

Note that we cannot say:


Despite she felt ill, Maria went to school.
(incorrect sentence)

. In spite of is used to introduce a contrasting clause.It is


always followed by a noun phrase, or the verbal form of the
noun (-ing).It cannot be followed by a main verb.
In spite of her illness, M aria went to school.
In spite of being ill, M aria went to school.

Note that we cannot say:


In spite of she felt ill, Maria went to school.
(incorrect sentence)

. However introduces or completes a contrasting sentence.


However always has punctuation before and after. However is
more common in formal speech and writing.

Maria was ill. However, she went to school.


Maria went to school. She was ill, however.

. Note that we cannot say:


However she was ill, Maria went to school.
(Incorrect sentence)

.But is the most common kind of contrast.

Maria felt ill, but she went to school..


Maria felt ill, but she went to school anyway/all the same.
Maria felt ill, but she still went to school.

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