The document discusses different contrast clauses used in English including: although, though, despite, in spite of, whereas, while, however, nevertheless, and yet. Examples are provided to illustrate the use of each contrast clause in a sentence comparing two contrasting ideas.

1. CONTRAST CLAUSES

2. He is very rich BUT he isn’t happy Although he is very rich, he isn’t happy In spite of / Despite his money, he isn’t rich

3. Kate was ill, she went to school though. Maria went to school although she was ill. Although she was ill, Maria went to school (anyway). Even though she felt ill, Maria went to school.

4. ALTHOUGH + SUB + VERB Although it snowed heavily, he came to he meeting. Even though he is very talented, he isn’t very successful. Though he is very talented, he isn’t successful He is very talented, (but) he isn’t successful though. [informal]

5. IN SPITE OF / DESPITE + -ING + NOUN + THE FACT THAT + SUBJ + VERB In spite of living here, … In spite of the weather, … Despite the fact that it is raining,

6. In spite of / despite It is raining. Yet, we’ll go on a trip. In spite of the rain, we’ll go on a trip. Despite the rain, we’ll go on a trip Karli lives in Calatayud. She never goes to Australia pub. In spite of living here, Karli never goes to Australia pub.

7. Same subject: Despite her illness, Kate went to school. Despite being ill, Kate went to school.

8. different subject Rugby is very violent. Many people in the UK play it. In spite of the fact that rugby is very violent, many people in the UK play it. (Although rugby is very violent, many people in the UK play it)

9. HOWEVER (ADVERB)= NEVERTHELESS Kate was ill, however she went to school. He has lots of experience, however he did’t get the job. Many people are concerned about global warming. However, the governments seem to be doing nothing. Salvame is a terrible show. Nevertheless, most people watch it. Big Brother has been on TV for years. And yet, many people still follow it.

10. Whereas, while Whereas prices rose last year, this year they’ve gone down.