Linkers of Contrast

Linkers of Contrast When we want to introduce contrast in English, we use the following words: In spite of, Despite, Although, Even though, However, Nevertheless, and Whereas. It is important to know when and how to use these linkers: 1. ´In spite of’ and ‘Despite’ are followed by a noun phrase or a verb in the ‘ing’ form. Ex: Despite their money, they can’t buy happiness. Ex: In spite of having so much money, they aren’t very happy. 2. ‘Although’ and ‘Even though’ are followed by a complete sentence. Ex: Although she sang beautifully, she didn’t win the contest. Ex: I am going out tonight, even though I am really tired. 3. ‘However’ and ‘Nevertheless’ introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with a previously stated idea. The speaker usually makes a strong pause. In writing, these words are separated from the sentence they introduce by a comma. Ex: She was feeling very ill. However, she went to school.

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A brief review of linkers of contrast

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2. Although and Even though are followed by a complete sentence.Ex: Although she sang beautifully, she didnt win the contest.Ex: I am going out tonight, even though I am really tired.

3. However and Nevertheless introduce a new idea which marks a contrast with a previously stated idea. The speaker usually makes a strong pause. In writing, these words are separated from the sentence they introduce by a comma.Ex: She was feeling very ill. However, she went to school.