Connectors
Connectors
Connectors
Followed by:____ Clause (Subject+verb) Although we went to a party the day after. *though (spoken English)
She broke up with her boyfriend, although she was crying. We use to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause
Although
Even though he was late, he took his time and went for a which contraste with the statement in the main clause. The
concession clause can come before or after the main clause.
● Although (use at the beginning, or middle of coffee.
Although and though are synonymous, but although is more
the sentences, but not in the end) We were tired, even though we climbed the mountain to the
common in writing while though is more informal.
● Even though top.
● Though ( can be at the end of a sentences) The dinner was excellent though it was very expensive *However:
● However* She tried to solve the problem though it wasn't hers. Conjunction: You use however when you want to say, that it
I missed the early plane; however, I still made the meeting. makes no difference how something is done.
● Despite + Noun verb + ing Both are preposition, so they can be only be followed by:
**Despite …
Despite + the fact that + clause ● A noun or noun phrase
Despite being injured, he won the race ● A pronoun
Despite the fact that it was raining, the football team ● An - ing- form (gerund) or gerund phrase
● In spite of + Noun verb + ing continued their training session.
● In spite of + the fact that + clause In spite of …
… in spite of … If we want to follow them with a full clause (subject + verb),
We enjoyed our camping holiday in spite of the rain. we need to add “the fact that”.
** In spite of …
● the fact that + clause
In spite of the rain, we went out.