Flashcards on English Connectors of Contrast
English Connectors of Contrast: Your Ultimate Guide for Students
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Card 1
Question: What's the subtle difference between 'although,' 'though,' and 'even though'?
Answer: All three express contrast. 'Even though' is more emphatic than 'although' and 'though.' 'Though' is more informal than 'although' and 'even though.'
Card 2
Question: Write a sentence using 'although' at the beginning. What's the structure?
Answer: Structure: Although + subject + verb, subject + verb. Example: Although I wore a hat, I got sunburn.
Card 3
Question: Besides the beginning or middle, where else can 'though' be placed in a sentence?
Answer: 'Though' can also go at the end of a sentence: I wore a hat. I got sunburn, though.
Card 4
Question: What structures follow 'in spite of' and 'despite'?
Answer: They can be followed by: - -ing (Despite wearing a hat, I got sunburn) - the fact (that) + subject + verb (Despite the fact that I wore a hat, I got s
Card 5
Question: Give an example using 'in spite of' in the middle of a sentence.
Answer: I got sunburn in spite of wearing a hat.
Card 6
Question: How do you indicate that an action occurred before the result using 'in spite of' or 'despite'?
Answer: You use the perfect -ing form (e.g., 'having worn') to show that the action happened before the result.
Card 7
Question: What are 'while' and 'whereas' used for?
Answer: They are used to contrast two different facts or ideas.
Card 8
Question: Provide the basic structure for 'while/whereas' at the beginning of a sentence.
Answer: While/Whereas + subject + verb, subject + verb. Example: While jeans are worn by both men and women, blouses are worn only by women.
Card 9
Question: Name three formal contrast connectors and a short example of their use.
Answer: However, Nevertheless, Notwithstanding. Example: The fashion show was expensive to put on. However, it did make a profit.
Card 10
Question: Which connector is more formal: 'however' or 'nevertheless'? How can they be placed in a sentence?
Answer: 'However' is formal; 'nevertheless' is even more formal. They can appear at the beginning, in the middle (with commas), or at the end: It did, however