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although though even though whereas in spite of despite however yet nevertheless even if while but

ALTHOUGH (malgrat que) followed by a sentence structure (subject + verb) Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday. Although small, the kitchen is well designed and airy.

THOUGH (malgrat que) in spoken English, it can be used in the middle or at the end of a sentence, meaning just the same as however Though he has lived for years in London, he still writes in German. I did well in class. I was a poor performer at games, though. EVENTHOUGH/EVENIF(totique,finsitot)..astrongerformofalthough,more

emphatic Even though I was really tired, I could not sleep. Even if they tried, they would not be able to join that club. INSPITEOF/DESPITE(apesarde,toti...)..usedbeforeanoun,apronoun,a ................................................................................ ............ Despite my extremely hard work, I failed my exams. In spite of his injury, Ricardo will play in Saturday's match. English became the official language for business

in spite of the fact that the population was largely Chinese. HOWEVER/NEVERTHELESS(totiambaix)..usedatthebeginningofasentenceor after a comma. They always require a comma after them He does not like cooking at all. However, he tried to bake a cake last week. She has got a new sports car. Nevertheless, she goes on using the old car her father gave

her ten years ago. WHILE / WHEREAS (mentre que) followed by a sentence structure (subject + verb) To every child approval means love, while disapproval means hate. My brother ate a massive plate of food for lunch, whereas I had just a sandwich and some juice. YET (tot i amb aix) used

to add something that seems surprising because of what you have just said The visitors complained loudly about the heat, yet they continued to play golf every day. He's overweight and bald, (and) yet somehow, he's attractive.

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in order that so that to in order to so as to

INORDERTHAT/INORDERTO(pertalde)..alwaysfollowedbyasentence introduced by that or an infinitive clause They had to take some of his land in order that they could extend the churchyard. I agreed to her suggestion in order not to upset her. SO AS TO/

TO (per tal de) -they both require an infinitive Farmers have put up barricades so as to prevent their land to be entered. I am writing to thank you for your generous gift. SO THAT (de manera que) followed by a sentence;; sometimes used with these verbs: can, could, would, will Mary had put little

Phillip on her shoulder so that he could see the procession depart. They left the keys on the table so that I would remember to take them with me. REASON CONNECTORS asbecauseduetosincebecauseofowingtoAS/SINCE/BECAUSE(perqu)..followedbyasentence(s ubject+verb) As Celia had gone to school, we could enjoy a little calm. ................................................................m because I liked him too much. ................................................................