English Exercises: CONTRAST CLAUSES

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��CONTRAST CLAUSES

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�� although�� though�� even though�� in spite of�� despite

***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.

�� although�� though�� even though��

We use a subject + verb after these conjunctions

�� in spite of�� despite

We use Use �in spite of� and despite� before a noun,pronoun , noun phrase� or �ing form of a verb:

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�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.

Although�

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.

Although

7)Gloria failed all her exams.She has no intention to study.

Despite

8)It was 3 am.The girls went on chattering.

Although

9)Abdel had fallen off his bike twice.He won the race.

Although

�10)Mehmet was blind.He finished university in the first place.

Despite