3. Although/Though/Even though
• Although + Sentence
• Though + Sentence (more informal)
• Even though + Sentence
(a little stronger than although and though)
4. Although vs However
- However can be used at the beginning of
a sentence. But although can not.
- Basically means «but»
• The sky looks sunny. However, reports say
that it might rain.
5. Although vs However
- Although is used at midsentence.
- Doesn’t always require a comma.
- Means «in spite of the fact that…»
• The weather was warm, altough it was not
sunny.
7. Whereas/ While
(To contrast 2 opposite facts)
• I like travelling by plane, while/whereas
my husband doesn’t.
• While there was no conclusive evidence,
most people thought he was guilty.
8. Even though/Even if/Even when/Even So
- Even though (a definite outcome)
- Something that has already happened or
currently happening
- Used always at the beginning of a dependent
clause not a main clause. (Even though it was
snowing outside. He went for a walk. But he went
outside for a walk even though it was snowing
outside.)
• Even though the interview went bad, John got the
job.
9. Even though/Even if/Even when/Even So
- Even if (a possible outcome)
• Even if he wins the lottery, he won’t have
enough money. (winning the lottery may/may
not happen)
- Even when (occassionally/rarely done)
• Even when I talk slowly, she does’nt
understand.
10. Even though/Even if/Even when/Even So
- Even so (an unexpected/a surprise outcome)
- Meaning «despite what just has been said»
- It needs to be at the beginning of a main
clause. We can’t use it as a connector.
• She is loud and unfriendly. Even so, I like her.
