USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST 1. Although, though, even though We can use the conjunctions although and even though to put two ideas which are in contrast together.

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST Although  he had succeeded twice, he did not show off. Even though  Wrong: Although he had succeeded twice, but he did not show off.

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST We can use though instead of although, especially in a more informal style. Though he had succeeded twice, he did not show off. He had succeeded twice. He did not show off, though.

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST 2. In spite of, despite We can also use the structure in spite of/despite + noun/verb-ing to talk about contrast. In spite of her previous failures, she did not give up. Despite feeling unwell, she went to their wedding.

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST We can also say in spite of/despite the fact that. In spite of  the fact that she had failed twice, she did not give up. Despite

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST 3. Other ways We can talk about a contrast in some other ways: She had failed twice, but/yet she did not give up.

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST Still All the same She had failed twice. Even so she did not give up. However Nevertheless

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST Answer to exercises: (3) contrast 2. He could not lift the weight even though he was very strong. Even though he was very strong, he could not lift the weight. 3. In spite of his riches/being rich, Mr Chan is not content with what he already has. 4. Despite her disappointment, Mrs Chan refrained from scolding her son.

USEFUL EXPRESSION (3) : CONTRAST 5. They have a car. However, they rarely use it. 6. Mr Lee has some relatives in China, yet he never visits them. 7. In spite of the bad weather, the beach was crowded with holiday-makers. 8. The old man has plenty of money. Even so he is unhappy. 9. Despite the rain, they decided to go to the cinema. 10. In spite of the fact that it was late and I was tired, I couldn‘t sleep.