Contrast linkers

After IN SPITE OF/DESPITE OF we use a

• noun/ gerund (verb -ing)

• subject

• verb in past tense

• adjective

After ALTHOUG or HOWEVER, we use a

• Just a subject

• Just a verb

• Subject and a verb

• Gerund (verb - ing)

This is a possible solution to the problem. ______, there are others.

• In spite of

• Although

• However

• Despite

_______the rain, we still went to the park.

• However

• Despite/in spite of

• But

• too

John bought the watch, _______the fact that it was expensive.

• However

• In spite of/Despite

• Although

She went for a long walk, _________being cold.

• However

• Although

• In spite of/Despite

The restaurant has a good reputation. __________, the food was terrible.

• In spite of/Despite

• However

• Although

We did not wear coats, ______despite the cold weather.

• However

• In spite of/ Despite

• Although

My cousin and I aren’t very close, ________we’re the same age.

        

• In spite of/Despite

• However

• Although

_______of her efforts, she failed the exams.

• However

• In spite of/Despite

• Although