1. although / though + despite / in spite of How to use them

2. Identify the linking words in the sentences below Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

3. Identify the linking words in the sentences below Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

4. Identify the clauses being linked in each sentence Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

5. Identify the clauses being linked in each sentence Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

6. Identify the clauses being linked in each sentence Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

7. Identify the clauses being linked in each sentence Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

8. Identify the clauses being linked in each sentence Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

9. Identify the clauses being linked in each sentence Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

10. What is the relationship between the two clauses? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

11. What is the relationship between the two clauses? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. reason/contrast/purpose/addition/conditional? Is it…..

12. What is the relationship between the two clauses? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. reason/contrast/purpose/addition/conditional? Is it…..

13. Rewrite the sentences using “but” instead of the linking word Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

14. Rewrite the sentences using “but” instead of the linking word Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. I was tired but I couldn’t sleep.

15. Rewrite the sentences using “but” instead of the linking word Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. I was tired but I couldn’t sleep. I like my job but the salary is low.

16. Rewrite the sentences using “but” instead of the linking word Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. I was tired but I couldn’t sleep. I like my job but the salary is low. it was raining but I walked home.

17. Rewrite the sentences using “but” instead of the linking word Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. I was tired but I couldn’t sleep. I like my job but the salary is low. it was raining but I walked home. We went to University together but we weren’t close friends.

18. Rewrite the sentences using “but” instead of the linking word Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. I was tired but I couldn’t sleep. I like my job but the salary is low. it was raining but I walked home. We went to University together but we weren’t close friends. He is nearly 80 but he swims every day.

19. What type of words or structures follow the linking words? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.

20. What type of words or structures follow the linking words? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund or

21. What type of words or structures follow the linking words? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund or

22. What type of words or structures follow the linking words? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund or

23. What type of words or structures follow the linking words? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund or

24. What type of words or structures follow the linking words? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund or

25. What type of words or structures follow the linking words? Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund or

26. So, the rule is....... Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verba noun / gerund After “despite” and “in spite of” we use After “although” and “though” we use ……………………………..

27. So, the rule is....... Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep. I like my job despite the low salary. I walked home in spite of the rain. Though we went to University together, we weren’t close friends. Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund After “despite” and “in spite of” we use After “although” and “though” we use

28. Rewrite the following sentences using “despite” or “although” (there may be two answers!) 1. He is small but he can beat anyone in a fight. a clause with a subject and a verb a noun / gerund After “despite” and “in spite of” we use After “although” and “though” we use HEIGHT....................... he can beat anyone in a fight. 1. He is small but he can beat anyone in a fight. TALL...................... he can beat anyone in a fight.