Concepts
When did we use Despite or In spite of?
nouns/ ing + verbs
We had a wonderful time in Barcelona. ________________, transport workers were on strike so
we couldn't use the underground.
However
_______________ having lost only one match this season, we didn’t win the championship.
Despite of
My dad said, “Our aunt will stay for breakfast.”
My dad said that their aunt would stay for breakfast.
with / you / have / flowers / any / needn’t / brought / you
You needn’t have brought any flowers with you.
How do you recognize the use of However?
because there is ( ;) or (.) before and (.) after.
________________ life was hard during the war, we managed to survive.
Even though
____________ it was a wonderful place to go skiing, not many tourists found their way there
Although
He wondered, “Where did Maud work?”
He wondered where Maud had worked.
as possible / managed / as soon / the / money / Harry / get / to
Harry managed to get the money as soon as possible.
How do we use because of?
next to nouns
________________heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't make it in time.
Due to
The chef advised us, “Cook the meat carefully.”
The chef advised us to cook the meat carefully.
_____ a job
do
How do we use due to?
With nouns
I can't come now _____________ the children are ill, and I have to look after them.
because
______ an exception
make
How do we use although?
It is used with complete clauses.
subject + verb + predicate.
To contrast or show that one fact makes the other fact surprising.
You may go out with your friends tonight, ______________you never go alone and stay with
them all the time.
as long as
______ trouble
make