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***The linking words although,though,in spite of,despite express the idea of contrast
***A contrast clause needs a main clause to make a complete sentence.
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We use a subject + verb after these conjunctions
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We use Use �in spite of� and despite� before a noun,pronoun , noun phrase� or �ing form of a verb:
�1)She knew how to cook.She said� she didn�t.
Although
2)Suzy arrived two hours late.She didn�t apologise.
Despite
3)Alan doesn�t need any money. He still works.
4)My uncle had money.He didn�t buy the kids ice-creams.
In spite of��
5)Sam had an accident due to alcohol.He didn�t give up his habit.
Though
6)Ana needed help.She didn�t ask� for any.
7)Gloria failed all her exams.She has no intention to study.
8)It was 3 am.The girls went on chattering.
�10)Mehmet was blind.He finished university in the first place.
