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Worksheet-14 CONTRASTING IDEAS CONJUNCTIONS

The document discusses various linking words used to connect and contrast ideas, including: - But and however can be used to connect ideas, but but cannot start a sentence while however can. - Although and even though are synonymous and follow a subject and verb. - Despite and in spite of are synonymous and follow a noun or gerund. - Despite the fact that and in spite of the fact that follow a subject and verb. - While, whereas, and unlike make contrasts between ideas, with while and whereas used between phrases and unlike used with a subject.

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Worksheet-14 CONTRASTING IDEAS CONJUNCTIONS

The document discusses various linking words used to connect and contrast ideas, including: - But and however can be used to connect ideas, but but cannot start a sentence while however can. - Although and even though are synonymous and follow a subject and verb. - Despite and in spite of are synonymous and follow a noun or gerund. - Despite the fact that and in spite of the fact that follow a subject and verb. - While, whereas, and unlike make contrasts between ideas, with while and whereas used between phrases and unlike used with a subject.

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But / However

But is more informal than however. You can use however at the beginning of a sentence, but you can’t use
but at the beginning of a sentence (in written English). You should not use however after a comma: either
start a new sentence or use a semi-colon.

 I tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for me.
 I tried to lift the box; however, it was too heavy for me.

Although / Even though


These linking words are the same, and they are both followed by a subject + verb.

 Although I exercise every day, I can’t seem to lose any weight.


 She still loves him, even though he treated her very badly.

Despite / In spite of
These linking words are the same, and they are followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form of the verb,
which can function as a noun).

 Our plane arrived on time in spite of the delay during takeoff.


 We won the game despite having two fewer players.

Despite the fact that / in spite of the fact that


These phrases are followed by a subject + verb.

 Our plane arrived on time in spite of the fact that it left 30 minutes late.
 We won the game despite the fact that we had two fewer players.

While / Whereas / Unlike


These linking words are used to make contrasts. While and whereas are usually used between two complete
phrases. Unlike is typically used with only a subject.

 I like tennis, while my brother prefers bowling.


 This mobile plan costs £0.05 per minute, whereas that one gives you up to 800 minutes per month
for a fixed price.
 His boss allows him to work from home, unlike mine.
 She’s very friendly, unlike her sister.

While and whereas can also be used in a similar way to although, when contrasting two things:

 Whereas the purpose of Text 1 is to inform, Text 3 is more persuasive.


Linking Words Quiz: Contrasting Ideas
1. We called her five times, ______ she didn't pick up the phone.

a) but b) whereas c) in spite of

2. I really liked the movie _________ it got bad reviews.

a) however b) even though c) whereas

3. He followed his dream of being an actor ____________ his parents wanted him to be an engineer.

a) in spite of b) however c) despite the fact that

4. The disease is spreading ________ efforts to control it.

a) but b) whereas c) in spite of

5. New York City has a lot of interesting cultural events, ________ my hometown.

a) also b) unlike c) although


6. An intensive course is a great way to learn a language fast, ________ it can be very tiring at times.

a) although b) despite c) unlike

7. __________ Base Details is critical of the war, Who’s for the Game? is very patriotic.

a) in spite of b) whereas c) unlike

8. _______ I understand your point of view, I still don't agree with you.

a) while b) however c) in spite of

9. We went out ………………………….. the rain.

a) in spite of b) however c) although

10. She went on working ……………………….. being exhausted.

a) although b) despite c) whereas

11. …………………….. everyone seems to think she’s wonderful, I don’t quite trust her.

a) whereas b) despite c) however

12. I didn’t like the film. …………………………., everybody else seemed to enjoy it.

a) however b) despite c) unlike

13. ………………………. Text 1, Text 3 uses a lot of figurative language.

a) although b) unlike c) however

14. We managed to do it …………………………….. he wasn’t there.

a) however b) although c) either could be used here

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