This document provides instruction on the use of the conjunctions "although", "though", and "even though" as well as the prepositions "in spite of" and "despite". It explains that these expressions are used to indicate contrast and lists examples of their correct usage in sentences. The document also includes classroom exercises asking students to use the appropriate expression to complete sample sentences.

1. UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHIMBORAZO
FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACION, HUMANAS Y TECNOLOGIAS
ENGLISH MAJOR
STUDENTS:
Bravo Miguel
Barreno Eduardo
SEMESTER:
Sixth
SUBJECT:
Grammar VI
TOPIC:
Although, though, even though / In spite of, despite

2. ALTHOUGH , THOUGH AND EVEN THOUGH
These expressions are adverbs
After although we use:
S + V
Although = formal speech
Though = informal speech
Even though= emphasis, expectations
These expressions are used to make contrast
Examples:
1. Although it reained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday
2. I did not get the job although I had the necessary qualifications.

3. Sometimes we use though instead of although:
1. I did not get the job though I had the necessary qualifications.
We often use though at the end of a sentence.
1. The house is not very nice. I like the garden though.
(= but I like the garden )
Even though is a stronger form of altough, example:
1. Even though I was really tired, I could not sleep.

4. Examples:
1.
• Although the exam was difficult, I think I did well.
• I think I did well though the exam was difficult.
• The exam was difficult, I think I did well though.
• Even though , the exam as very easy, I failed.

5. IN SPITE OF AND DESPITE
They are prepositions
They have the same meaning
After in spite of or despite, we use:
a Noun a pronoun or gerund of the verb (-ing)
Examples:
1. Using a noun
In spite of the rain, we enjoyed our holiday
2. Using –ing
I did not get the job in spite of having the necessary qualifications.

6. 3. Using a pronoun:
She was not well, but in spite of this she went to work.
Example using despite:
1. She was not well, but despite this she went to work.

7. Examples:
1. Despite his best efforts, the man just could not secceed.
2. In spite of his best efforts the man just could not succeed.
3. Despite being on time to the lecture, we were not admitted.

8. Classroom Activity.
Use ‘in spite of’, despite’ or ‘although’ for these sentences:
1) _________ he was tired he drove a hundred kilometres to the next town.
2) He enjoys his job _____________________ the low salary.
3) ____________________ having lived in Norway for ten years, he never got
used to the cold.
4) ____________ they said construction was complete, there were builders
working on the hotel when we arrived.
5) ___________________ the fact that she had no money, she bought the car
anyway.
6) You still play loud music ___________ I've asked you not to several times.
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