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1.

Though / Although / Even Though

Meaning and Use:

●​ These words are subordinating conjunctions that introduce a dependent clause which
contrasts with the main clause.
●​ They can generally be used interchangeably, but there are subtle differences in tone and
formality.

Although / Though:

●​ Although is often considered more formal than though.


●​ Though can appear at the beginning or end of a sentence, and sometimes even in the
middle.​
Example:
○​ Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
○​ Though it was late, she continued working.
○​ It was late, though, she continued working.

Even Though:

●​ Even though is a stronger form of “although.” It emphasizes the contrast more strongly.​
Example:
○​ Even though I was tired, I stayed up to finish the project.

Grammar Note:

●​ These conjunctions are followed by a subject + verb clause.


○​ Although/Though/Even though + subject + verb

2. Despite / In Spite Of

Meaning and Use:

●​ Despite and in spite of are prepositions (not conjunctions).


●​ They show contrast or an unexpected outcome, similar to “although” or “even though,”
but the structure is different.

Key Grammar Rule:

●​ Despite and in spite of must be followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund (verb+ing


form), NOT a full clause with a subject and verb.
Examples:

●​ Despite the rain, we went for a walk.


●​ In spite of the traffic, we arrived on time.
●​ Despite feeling tired, I continued working. (Here "feeling" is a gerund.)

Comparing Structures:

Despite / In spite of + Noun/Pronoun/Gerund

●​ Despite the rain = correct.


●​ Despite it was raining = incorrect.

To use a full clause with “despite” or “in spite of,” you need to change it:

●​ Despite the fact that it was raining, we went for a walk.


●​ In spite of the fact that he was tired, he stayed up late.

3. Summary of Usage
Word/Phrase Part of Structure Example
Speech

Though/Although Conjunction Although/Though + S + V Although it was cold, we went


outside.

Even Though Conjunction Even though + S + V Even though she was sick,
she went to work.

Despite Preposition Despite + Despite the rain, we played


Noun/Pronoun/Gerund soccer.

In Spite Of Preposition In spite of + In spite of the difficulties, we


Noun/Pronoun/Gerund succeeded.

Note:

●​ Use “the fact that” to create a clause after “despite” or “in spite of.”​
Example: Despite the fact that she was late, she still got a seat.

4. Additional Tips

1.​ Formality and Tone:


○​ “Although” is slightly more formal than “though.”
○​ “Even though” adds emphasis.
○​ “Despite” and “in spite of” are neutral in tone but are considered more formal than
“though.”
2.​ Position in the Sentence:
○​ “Though,” “although,” and “even though” clauses can come at the start or middle
of a sentence.
○​ “Despite” and “in spite of” phrases also typically come at the start or middle, but
must be followed by the correct structure.
3.​ Common Mistakes to Avoid:
○​ Don’t use a full clause after “despite” or “in spite of” without adding “the fact that.”
○​ Don’t use “though,” “although,” or “even though” directly before a noun without a
subject-verb clause.

5. Exercises

A. Choose the Correct Word/Phrase (5 questions):

1.​ ________ I was tired, I still went to the gym. (Although / Despite)
2.​ She got the job ________ her lack of experience. (in spite of / although)
3.​ We enjoyed our picnic ________ the weather was cloudy. (even though / in spite of)
4.​ ________ the heavy traffic, we arrived on time. (Despite / Though)
5.​ He finished the marathon ________ feeling exhausted. (Even though / Despite)

B. Correct the Mistakes (3 questions):​


Identify and correct the errors in the following sentences.

1.​ Despite it was raining, we went outside.


2.​ Although the noise, I managed to concentrate.
3.​ Even though feeling sick, he went to work.

C. Rewrite the Sentences (2 questions):​


Rewrite the following sentences using the given words/phrases:

1.​ Although she was very busy, she helped me. (Use “despite”)
2.​ In spite of the traffic, we arrived on time. (Use “even though”)

Answer Key (for reference):

A.

1.​ Although
2.​ in spite of
3.​ even though
4.​ Despite
5.​ Despite

B.

1.​ Despite it was raining, we went outside. → Despite the fact that it was raining, we
went outside. (Or: “Although it was raining, we went outside.”)
2.​ Although the noise, I managed to concentrate. → Although it was noisy, I managed to
concentrate. (Or: “Despite the noise, I managed to concentrate”)
3.​ Even though feeling sick, he went to work. → Even though he was feeling sick, he
went to work. (Or: “Despite feeling sick, he went to work.”)

C.

1.​ Although she was very busy, she helped me.​


→ Despite being very busy, she helped me. (Or: “Despite the fact that she was very
busy, she helped me.”)
2.​ In spite of the traffic, we arrived on time.​
→ Even though there was heavy traffic, we arrived on time.

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