CONTRAST CLAUSES
***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:
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.
