The document discusses several conjunctions that can be used to indicate contrast or concession: although, though, even though, in spite of, despite, and however. It provides examples of how each conjunction is used grammatically in a sentence, such as "Although + Subject + Verb" or "despite/in spite of + noun/pronoun." Even though is described as the strong form of although. However can be used before adjectives or adverbs to emphasize those words.

1. ALTHOUGH / THOUGH / EVEN THOUGH /
IN SPITE OF / DESPITE / HOWEVER
CONJUNCTIONS

2. ALTHOUGH
We use although before the subject of the
sentence.
Although + Subject + Verb
Ex. Although Mike was sick, he went to school.
* In spoke English we usually use though at the end of the sentences:
Ex. The film wasn’t very nice, I like the film though. (= but I like the

3. THOUGH
We can also use though instead of
although.
though + Subject + Verb
Ex. Though Mike was sick, he went to
school

4. in spite of / despite
In this case we use a noun, a pronoun after it.
in spite of / despite + noun, pronoun
Ex. My father came to take me home despite
the rain.
My father came to take me home in spite of
the rain.

5. even though
Even though is the strong form of although.
Even though + subject + verb
Ex. Even though she was really sick, she went
to school.

6. However
Even though is the strong form of although.
however+ subject + verb
We can use however before adjectives, or
adverbs to enphasize these words
Ex. However she was really sick, she went
to school.
However tired, she went to the class.

7. Elementary
By teacher Marcos Manoel