the ECPE blog: Linking words showing contrast

Friday, 10 July 2009

Linking words showing contrast

...,but....
...,even though...
...,despite...
...,in spite of...
...,although...
However,...
On the other hand,...
On the contrary,...
Nevertheless,...

NOTE: despite/in spite of +

gerund e.g. He went to the gym despite being tired.
noun e.g. In spite of the rain, the match took place as usual.
the fact that + clause e.g. Despite the fact that I was tired,I went to the gym.

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