Conjunctions 3

1) Though, Although, Even though

We use them whenever there is an illogical contrast between the first sentence and the
second one as its consequence

He wasn’t a strong man though he had gym classes every day

Although he has decided to live away from his house, he is still living with his parents
They show up at every party even though they are never invited to them
She was known and loved by everybody in town though she wasn’t a celebrity

2) Despite, in spite of

We use them when we want to talk about the cause of a possible consequence that
doesn’t happen; in fact we have an illogical contrast as a consequence

Despite the rain everybody wanted to go to the park

He would fight for his rights in spite of the consequences
Despite his low height John succeeded as a basketball player
In spite of the difficulties the employees succeeded in their audit

3) Nevertheless

We have a very surprising connection between the sentences

They didn’t have any money nevertheless they spent their last vacation in London
He said he was going to be very busy nevertheless he came for the show
She said she wasn’t tired nevertheless she slept almost two days in a row
She was just 12 nevertheless she was the only breadwinner in her family

4) Therefore

When we want to say consequently

We have three audits scheduled this month therefore let’s get ready
He was promoted to CEO and therefore he got an office just for himself
Susan left work last week therefore we have a new vacancy for a secretary
The conference call connection was too bad therefore it lasted just 5 minutes
Mix Complete

1) Use though, although, even though, despite, in spite of, nevertheless,

therefore to complete the following sentences:

___________her bad humor Susan is always ready to help anybody

I wasn’t hungry at the time of the party ______________I ate half a cake and 10 snacks
___________ they were married for years John and Mary didn’t want to have any kids
She has insisted she wanted to drive a car _________________ she was a minor
We are friends _____________ I will always be there for you
I decided not to talk to her anymore __________ she had helped me in the past
________________ the distance Kelly and Michael wanted to keep their relationship

2) Write some sentences using the conjunctions though, although, even though,
despite, in spite of, nevertheless, therefore