CAREER PATH

CAREER PATH

Clauses of Contrast

GRAMMAR FOCUS : CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

NOTE :

1. Although/Even though/Though + clause

 Although the changing nature of work will provide many opportunities, you must be prepared for them.

 

2. In spite of/ Despite + noun/pronoun

In spite of/ Despite + -ing form

In spite of/Despite + the fact that

In spite of my qualifications, I didn’t get the job.

In spite of having the necessary qualifications, I didn’t get the job.

In spite of the fact that I had the necessary qualifications, I didn’t get the job.

Open Ended

1. She likes her job, but she doesn’t get sick pay.

Although

2. Mary is making little progress at work although she works hard.

In spite of

3. She finally succeeded, but she had many difficulties.

Even though

4. He worked hard, but he wasn’t feeling well.

Despite

5. He liked his job, but he quit as it was very stressful.

In spite of the fact that

6. She showed enthusiasm and determination at first, but she got tired of all the pressure involved in the job.

Although