The document provides explanations and examples of the use of contrasting phrases such as 'despite', 'in spite of', 'although', and 'even though' in English. It highlights the distinction between 'even though' and 'even if', where the former indicates a concession while the latter suggests a hypothetical situation. The examples illustrate the correct grammatical structures for each phrase in context.

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DESPITE – IN SPITE OF –
ALTHOUGH – EVEN THOUGH
(exprimarea contrastului)
Madalina Dumitru

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DESPITE – IN SPITE OF
+ substantiv / pronume
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.
In spite of you, she went for a walk with that man.
Madalina Dumitru

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DESPITE THE FACT THAT –
IN SPITE OF THE FACT THAT
+ S + P…
Despite the fact that it was raining, we went for a walk.
In spite of the fact that it was raining, we went for a walk.
Madalina Dumitru

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ALTHOUGH (THOUGH)
+ S + P…
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
Though it was raining, we went for a walk.
Madalina Dumitru

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EVEN THOUGH
+ S + P…
Even though it was raining, we went for a walk.
Madalina Dumitru

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EVEN THOUGH diferit de EVEN IF !!!
“even if” exprima o conditie (presupunand ca –
supposing that)
Even if it rained, we would go for a walk.
Even though it rained, we went for a walk.
•“if” introduce o actiune ipotetica
•“though” introduce un fapt
Madalina Dumitru