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Clauses of contrast

We use but, although, despite, in spite of, however, yet,
whereas to express a contrast.

but -- He is very intelligent, but he doesn’t study.
He is quite rich, but he lives in poverty.
although -- Although + clause
Although he is quite rich, he lives in poverty.
in spite of -- In spite of + noun/-ing form
In spite of his wealth, he lives in poverty.
despite -- Despite + noun/-ing form
Despite his wealth, he lives in poverty.

however -- He is quite rich. However, he lives in poverty.
yet -- He is quite rich, yet he lives in poverty.

whereas -- He is 50 years old, whereas he looks much
younger than his age.

E. Combine the following sentences using although, as in the example.

Example:
They missed the bus, but they came to school on time.
Although they missed the bus. they came to school on time .
1. I slept very well. There was a party next door.
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2. The weather was cold. We had a picnic in the garden.
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3. Katy finished university. She couldn’t find a job.

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4. Sue got wet. She had an umbrella.
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5. It was a great party. Tom didn’t enjoy it.
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6. Jane doesn’t know how to swim. She lives in a house with a swimming pool.
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