Contrast

Nevertheless goes in the same position as

• despite/ in spite of

• however/ on the other hand

• though, although, even thougj

despite has the same function as:

• in spite of

• although

• however

Although can be placed in the middle of the sentence

• no

• yes

• maybe

although/even though and though are followed by

• gerund

• subject and verb

• noun

Despite/in spite of are followed by

• a noun

• subject and verb

• adjective

In spite of that has the same function as

• although

• however

• despite

Change the sentence using in spite of

Even though Jenny always works, she never has money

• Despite work, she has money

• Despite always working, Jenny never has money

• Despite Jenny always works, she never has money

The class was very easy, ______ I did not pass the exam

• nevertheless

• despite

In spite of I live in a good section, I don't like it

• correct

• incorrect

Despite living in a good section, I don't like it

• correct

• incorrect