Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
The idea
Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
Structure & examples
Despite being well prepared, he felt nervous.
Although the plan was ambitious, it was feasible.
Notice the pattern
Concession acknowledges a fact that might seem to contradict the main point. Although and even though introduce full clauses; despite and in spite of introduce noun phrases or -ing forms. More formal patterns include adjective + though + subject + verb and however + adjective or adverb.
Although it was late, we continued.
Despite the setbacks, they remained optimistic.
Important notes & common mistakes
Despite does not take of; in spite does.
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Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
___ the task was difficult, she finished it.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Although
Completed sentence: Although the task was difficult, she finished it. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
___ the delay, we arrived on time.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: In spite of
Completed sentence: In spite of the delay, we arrived on time. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
Difficult ___ the task was, he persisted.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: though
Completed sentence: Difficult though the task was, he persisted. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
___ carefully he planned, something went wrong.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: However
Completed sentence: However carefully he planned, something went wrong. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
Question 1 of 50% complete
___ being well prepared, he felt nervous.
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Correct answer: Despite
Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: Although
Completed sentence: Although the task was difficult, she finished it. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: In spite of
Completed sentence: In spite of the delay, we arrived on time. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: though
Completed sentence: Difficult though the task was, he persisted. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: However
Completed sentence: However carefully he planned, something went wrong. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
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Correct answer: Despite
Completed sentence: Use despite: Despite the rain, the event continued. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
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Correct answer: Although
Completed sentence: Use although: Although she was exhausted, she carried on. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
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Correct answer: spite
Completed sentence: Complete the phrase: In spite of his experience, he felt uncertain. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
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Correct answer: However
Completed sentence: Use however: However hard we tried, the lock would not open. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
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Correct answer: though
Completed sentence: Use though: Strange though it seems, the result is correct. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form.
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Correct answer: Although the plan was ambitious, it was feasible
Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form. Despite does not take of; in spite does.
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Correct answer: Although it was late, we continued
Although it was late, we continued. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form. Despite does not take of; in spite does.
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Correct answer: Despite the setbacks, they remained optimistic
Despite the setbacks, they remained optimistic. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form. Despite does not take of; in spite does.
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Correct answer: However difficult it becomes, keep trying
However difficult it becomes, keep trying. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form. Despite does not take of; in spite does.
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Correct answer: Tired though she was, she persevered
Tired though she was, she persevered. Use although or even though before a clause; despite and in spite of take a noun or -ing form. Despite does not take of; in spite does.
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