Although, despite, however

Contrast linkers although, even though, despite, in spite of, however, nevertheless and whereas, and the grammar that follows each

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   it was raining, we went for a walk.

   AlthoughDespiteHoweverIn spite ofAlthough is followed by a clause (subject + verb). Despite and in spite of need a noun or -ing form.
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   the rain, we went for a walk.

   DespiteAlthoughHoweverEven thoughDespite + noun: despite the rain. Although and even though need a clause.
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   The flat is small and noisy. , it's in a great location.

   HoweverAlthoughDespiteWhereasHowever links two separate sentences and is followed by a comma. Although, despite and whereas join parts of one sentence.
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   My sister loves big cities, I prefer the countryside.

   whereasdespitehoweverin spite ofWhereas compares two different facts inside one sentence. However should start a new sentence.
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   Пропуск

   In spite feeling ill, she went to work.

   Ответ: ofThe full phrase is in spite of: in spite of feeling ill. Despite has no of.
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   Пропуск

   She got the job despite (not / have) much experience.

   Ответ: not havingDespite + -ing form; the negative is not + -ing: despite not having.
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   Пропуск

   he trained hard, he didn't win the race.

   Ответ: AlthoughТакже засчитывается: Even though, ThoughAlthough, even though or though + clause. Even though makes the contrast stronger.
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   Пропуск

   Despite the fact the tickets were expensive, the concert sold out in an hour.

   Ответ: thatTo use despite with a clause, add the fact that: despite the fact that the tickets were expensive.
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   Пропуск

   The plan was risky. , the board decided to go ahead.

   Ответ: HoweverТакже засчитывается: Nevertheless, Nonetheless, Even soHowever, nevertheless, nonetheless and even so start a new sentence and introduce a contrast.
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    Верно / неверно

    This sentence is correct: 'Despite it was cold, we swam in the sea.'

    Ответ: НеверноDespite can't be followed by a clause. Say 'Although it was cold…' or 'Despite the cold…'.
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    Верно / неверно

    This sentence is correct: 'Even though she had studied all night, she failed the exam.'

    Ответ: ВерноEven though + clause correctly introduces a surprising contrast.
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    Вопрос для разговора

    Describe a decision you made even though other people disagreed with it. Use at least three different contrast linkers.

    Пример ответа: Although my parents wanted me to study law, I chose design. Despite their worries, I've never regretted it. The pay isn't great at first. However, I love what I do, whereas most of my friends who studied law are bored.