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Contrast Words: Though, Although, Even Though, However, Despite, in Spite of
Contrast Words: Though, Although, Even Though, However, Despite, in Spite of
Words used to express contrast to show how two ideas are opposite to each other
The idea in the second sentence is opposite to the idea in the first sentence
Vocabulary:
Epidemic: a situation where a disease spreads rapidly and infects a large number of
people.
There are reports that 10 more people have succumbed to the epidemic this
week. The government, however, continues to insist that the outbreak has been
contained.
There are reports that 10 more people have succumbed to the epidemic this
week. The government continues to insist that the outbreak has been contained
however.
Although there are reports that 10 more people have succumbed to the
epidemic this week, the government continues to insist that the outbreak has
been contained.
But and Although combine two sentences into a single sentence. (coma ,)
The government, however, continues to insist that the outbreak has been
contained.
The government continues to insist that the outbreak has been contained,
however.
Despite, in spite of
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Though / though / even though + independent clause (sentence) [complete sentence]
Silvio made up his mind to buy the expensive house even though his wife
objected to it.
Carmela took a job in Mexico City despite having little knowledge of Spanish
Despite his wife’s objections, Silvio made up his mind to buy the expensive
house.
Despite having little knowledge of Spanish, Carmela took a job in Mexico City.
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