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Which conjucions are used to introduce an idea that contrasts with the one in the main clause? X3 words
though, although, even though
Correct this sentence: Even though you took an umbrella you'd still get wet.
Even though you took an umbrella you still got wet.
What's the difference between 'even though' and 'even if'?
Even though' expresses a difference between expectation and reality. 'Even if' expresses that the result will be the same no matter what action is taken.
________________ a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.
Even though/ Although/ Though/ Despite the fact that
Correct the sentence: Despite the fact that missing his bus, he still made it to the meeting on time.
Despite the fact that he missed his bus, he still made it to the meeting on time./ Despite missing his bus, he still made it to the meeting on time.
Correct the sentence: In spite of the fact that having a bad injury, he still entered the competition.
In spite of the fact that he had a bad injury, he still entered the competition.
Complete this sentence: Despite writing the essay the night before...
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Fill the gap: They managed to beat their rivals, ____________ the other teams underhanded tactics.
despite / in spite of
Correct this sentence: In spite of paining her leg, she continued to play.
In spite of the pain in her leg, she continued to play.
Complete this sentence: Even if he starts now...
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Which is more emphatic? Although or eventhough?
Even though
Fill the gap: Even though ________ lived over an hour away, she was always on time for work.
she
Correct this sentence: Although played really well, they lost the game in the last minute.
Although they/ the team played really well, they lost the game in the last minute.
He failed his driving test ___________ he had practtised every day for the last two weeks.
although, even though
Despite _________ (feel) ill, I still enjoyed the party
feeling / the fact I felt
Despite + _______? x4 possible answers
ING / a noun / the fact that, phrases with what and how
