Contrast linkers
The words although, though, despite, in spite of and however have very similar meanings; however, they are used in different structures. Though and although are conjunctions. They go before a clause. Despite and in spite of are prepositions. They go before a noun or noun equivalent. However is a transitional adverb. It goes at the beginning of a sentence. Try these exercises:
Translate the following sentences into English:
1. A pesar de que no había calefacción central, la casa estaba caldeada.
1 Despite the lack of central heating, the house was quite warm.
2. In spite of being late twice last week, I wasn’t told off.
3. Despite the heavy rain, I went jogging yesterday.
4. He didn’t tell me the truth. I didn’t mind, though.
5. Despite his strength, he couldn’t climb the steep cliff.
6. Even if he were rich, Mary wouldn’t marry him.
7. Even if she had apologised, John wouldn’t have forgiven her.
8. In spite of the nice weather, I didn’t go out.
9. Despite not following the instructions I gave her, she managed to get the job.
10. Despite the fact that he was a very friendly person, he had very
few friends.
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The words although, though, despite, in spite of and however have very similar meanings; however, they are used in different structures. Though and although are conjunctions. They go before a clause. Despite and in spite of are prepositions. They go before a noun or noun equivalent. However is a transitional adverb. It goes at the beginning of a sentence. Try these exercises:
1.
............................ the watch was expensive, he bought it.
Although/ Despite/ However
2.
We went out ................................... the rain.
in spite of/ despite/ However
3.
We went out ............................... it was raining.
Although/ however/ despite
4.
............................ my husband didn't like the movie, I enjoyed it a
lot.
Although/ Though / However
5. He passed the test. ............................,
he didn't get the job.
Despite/ Although/ However
6.
.............................. he passed the test, he didn't get the job.
In spite of/ Although/ However
7.
They managed to do it ........................... I was not there.
Although/ despite/ however
8.
Tired ............................. he was, he went on working.
Though/ however/ despite
9.
.......................... hard she tried, she couldn't do it.
Despite/ However/ In spite of
10.
................................ of the headache, I enjoyed the movie.
Despite/ In spite/ However
11.
.......................... I don't agree with him, I think he is honest.
Although/ However/ Despite
12.
We understood him ................................ his strong accent.
Despite / however/ although
Translate the following sentences into English:
1. A pesar de que no había calefacción central, la casa estaba caldeada.
2. A
pesar de haber llegado tarde dos veces la semana pasada, no me dijeron nada.
3. A
pesar de llover mucho, salí a correr ayer.
4. No
me contó la verdad. A pesar de ello, no me importó.
5. A
pesar de ser fuerte, no pudo escalar un acantilado tan escarpado.
6. Aunque
fuera rico, Mary no se casaría con él.
7. Aunque
se hubiera disculpado, John no le habría perdonado.
8. A
pesar del buen tiempo, no salí.
9. A
pesar de no seguir las instrucciones que le di, se las arregló para conseguir
el trabajo.
10. A
pesar de que era una persona muy simpática, apenas tenía amigos.
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2. In spite of being late twice last week, I wasn’t told off.
3. Despite the heavy rain, I went jogging yesterday.
4. He didn’t tell me the truth. I didn’t mind, though.
5. Despite his strength, he couldn’t climb the steep cliff.
6. Even if he were rich, Mary wouldn’t marry him.
7. Even if she had apologised, John wouldn’t have forgiven her.
8. In spite of the nice weather, I didn’t go out.
9. Despite not following the instructions I gave her, she managed to get the job.
10. Despite the fact that he was a very friendly person, he had very
few friends.
Answers
1. Although the watch was expensive,
he bought it.
2. We went out despite / in spite of the rain.
3. We went out although / though it was raining.
4. Though / although my husband didn’t like the movie, I enjoyed it a lot.
5. He passed the test. However, he didn’t get the job.
6. Although / though he passed the test, he didn’t get the job.
7. They managed to do it though / although I was not there.
8. Tired though he was, he went on working.
9. However hard she tried, she couldn’t do it.
10. In spite of the headache, I enjoyed the movie.
11. Although I don’t agree with him, I think he is honest.
12. We understood him despite his strong accent.
2. We went out despite / in spite of the rain.
3. We went out although / though it was raining.
4. Though / although my husband didn’t like the movie, I enjoyed it a lot.
5. He passed the test. However, he didn’t get the job.
6. Although / though he passed the test, he didn’t get the job.
7. They managed to do it though / although I was not there.
8. Tired though he was, he went on working.
9. However hard she tried, she couldn’t do it.
10. In spite of the headache, I enjoyed the movie.
11. Although I don’t agree with him, I think he is honest.
12. We understood him despite his strong accent.
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