Contrast However 1AS

 To express concession, we use: although / even though / despite / in spite of…
- Although & Even though are used to express an unexpected result.
Structures Examples
● Although / Even though + subject + verb: Although / Even though I was really tired,
I couldn’t sleep.
● subject + verb although /even though+ I couldn’t sleep although / even though I was
subject +verb really tired.
 To express contrast, we use: however / nevertheless / nonetheless /on the other hand,
in contrast, while, whereas…
E.g. This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.
This restaurant has the best kitchen in town; however, their staff are quite rude.
NB: However / nevertheless… usually connect two contrasting ideas in two sentences.
● While/whereas
Structures Examples
● While / Whereas+subject+verb,subject+verb While/Whereas Omar is active and hardworking,

Sami is lazy and careless.
● subject+verb while /whereas+subject+verb I can’t stand classical music, while/whereas my
mother loves it.
Complete the spaces using: although / whereas / however

1._________________ she likes sports, tennis is not one of her favourites.
2. Camels live in the desert, _________________ dolphins live in the sea.
3. It was getting late. _________________, we decided to stay and talk a little longer.
4. I went to work the next day _________________ I was still feeling unwell.
5. Yes, he’s very good-looking. _________________ , I don’t think you should go out with him.
6. _______________ French people love cooking, the English don't seem very interested.
7. We thought we'd better invite them to the party _______________ we don't like them very much.
8. Karim loves playing football, _________________ Omar prefers basket ball.
9 I have never been to England. _______________, that doesn’t mean I don’t understand English.
10 _________________ he faced many setbacks, he didn’t lose hope.
Cross out the connectors that can not be used in these sentences.
1. (Although / However / Whereas) Omar is a good student, he didn’t receive a good grade.
2. It was a hot today.(Although / However / While),I still ran for five kilometers.
3. (While / However / Nevertheless) Nadia is hard working, Salim is extremely lazy.
4. (Although /However / While) we were in the same class four, I never knew him very well.
5. I wanted to go on.(While / Although / However), my friend wanted to turn back.
6. She loved him (while / however / although) he had a very difficult personality.
7. Malik was ill-at-ease,(although / however / whereas) Omar seemed to be self-confident.
9. I enjoyed the holiday (although /while / however) the weather was a bit hot for me.
Complete the sentences. Use although + a sentence from the box.
I didn't speak the language

he has a very important job
I had never seen her before
we don't like them very much
it was quite cold,
the heating was on
I'd met her twice before
we've known each other for a long time.
1. …………………………………………………………………….,he isn't well-paid.

2. ……………………………………………………………………, I recognised her from a photograph.
3. She wasn't wearing a coat …………………………………………………………………….
4. We thought we'd better invite them to the party…………………………………………………………………. .
5. ……………………………………………………………………., I managed to make myself understood.

6. ……………………………………………………………………., the room wasn't warm.
7. I didn't recognize her ……………………………………………………………………. .
8. We're not very good friends……………………………………………………………………. .
Join the sentences with ‘although’.
1 Jane rarely sees Alan. They are neighbors.

……………………………………………………………………………….………
2 I couldn’t sleep. I was tired.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
3 It was raining. We still went to the park.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
4 Max didn’t notice the sign. It was right in front of him.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
5 We'd seen the film before. My brother wanted to watch it again.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
6 Kate never learnt Spanish. She lived in Spain for many years.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
7 Joe is a millionaire. He hates spending money.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
8 She lives close to her office. She is always late for work.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
9 She is a foreigner. She speaks English remarkably well.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
10 I got completely lost. I'd been there a couple of times before.
……………………………………………………………………………….………
Rewrite the following sentences using the connectors in brackets.
1 a) In spite of earning a good salary, she finds it difficult to make both ends meet.
b) Although……………………………………………………………………………….………
2 a) Although she is a foreigner, she speaks English remarkably well.
b) In spite of……………………………………………………………………………….………
3 a) He worked hard, but he couldn’t pass the test.
b) In spite of……………………………………………………………………………….………
4 a) He faced many setbacks, but he didn’t lose hope.
b) Although……………………………………………………………………………….………
5 a) Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
b) Although ……………………………………………………………………………….………
6 a) She lives close to her office; however, she is always late for work.
b) In spite of……………………………………………………………………………….………
7 a) Although the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible.
b) Despite ……………………………………………………………………………….………
8 Although she was tired, she went to work. (but)
b)……………………………………………………………………………….………
I like to ask for advice. However, most of the times I don’t follow it.
I like to ask for advice; however, most of the times I don’t follow it.
England has the best language schools. It has the worst weather.(on the other hand)
……………………………………………………………………………….………
10. (Whereas / However / Although) he worked well, he lost his job
Many scientists consider that the Earth is warming. They do not have definitive proof. (although)
Many scientists consider that the Earth is warming. They do not have definitive proof. (although)
They take measures to control population growth. Their efforts are not successful.(however)
To add information, you can use these expressions:

in addition, - as well as - moreover - what is more - not only...but also... - furthermore - besides - also - too -
and...
This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.
House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.
I don’t think Sean has serious behavioural problems. Nevertheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
I don’t hate Jim. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him.
Yes, he’s very good-looking. All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him.
I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.
There was little chance of success. Nevertheless, we didn’t give up.
It was raining, but I went swimming anyway.
In spite of
It is important not only to brush your teeth, but also to floss between your teeth.
In spite of Nevertheless Moreover
Smith says he is poor………………………….., he has bought a new car.
……………………….the rain, we went out.
The report is badly written.,…………………… it's inaccurate.
While United were fast and accurate, City were slow and careless.
1. Many families in the third world live under very bad conditions. However, they educate their
children with great dignity.
2. Some third world countries can be exotic. Nevertheless, life in them can be pretty difficult
In spoken English we often use though at the end of a sentence:

* I see him every day. I've never spoken to him though. (= but I've never spoken to him)
Nb : THOUGH not ALTHOUGH, can be used as a conjunct coming at the end of the sentence:
Eg :
Complete the sentences with although/in spite of/because/because of.

1. _Although_ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.
2. a. ……………….. all our careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.
b. ………………. .we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
3. a. I went home early ………………….. I was feeling unwell.
b. I went to work the next day ………………….. I was still feeling unwell.
4. a. She only accepted the job……………..the salary, which was very high.
b. She accepted the job ……………….. the salary, which was rather low.
5. a. I managed to get to sleep……………..there was a lot of noise.
b. I couldn't get to sleep ……………… the noise.
Although & Even Though

Although & Even Though are used to express an unexpected result, giving in/concession or
contrast. Combine the sentences using "although" or "even though". You can add more to
these sentences as well if you want to.
1. It was raining. We went to the beach.
2. We were tired. We continued working.
3. It was getting late. We decided to stay and talk a little longer.
4. She has to drive twenty minutes to get to his house. She gave him a ride home, which was
very nice of her.
5. It was very cold out. We decided to go for a walk in the park.
6. She was getting impatient and wanted to leave. He stayed at the computer for a little while
longer.
7. The roads were really bad, and many people decided not to drive that night. We went to the
market anyway.
8. The prices are a little higher at that supermarket. We like to go shopping there anyway.
9. He's extremely afraid of traveling by airplane. We were able to convince him to go with us.
10. They said they were on a diet. They had chocolate cake for dessert.

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 To express concession, we use: although / even though / despite / in spite of…

- Although & Even though are used to express an unexpected result.

● While / Whereas+subject+verb,subject+verb While/Whereas Omar is active and hardworking,

Complete the spaces using: although / whereas / however

I didn't speak the language

1. …………………………………………………………………….,he isn't well-paid.

5. ……………………………………………………………………., I managed to make myself understood.

Join the sentences with ‘although’.

1 Jane rarely sees Alan. They are neighbors.

10. (Whereas / However / Although) he worked well, he lost his job

To add information, you can use these expressions:

In spoken English we often use though at the end of a sentence:

Complete the sentences with although/in spite of/because/because of.

Although & Even Though

1. It was raining. We went to the beach.

2. We were tired. We continued working.

3. It was getting late. We decided to stay and talk a little longer.

5. It was very cold out. We decided to go for a walk in the park.

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