Clauses of Contrast
Despite the fact that I was very late, my boss wasn't angry.
My boss wasn't angry.... (although)
My boss wasn't angry although I was very late.
I stopped at a motorway cafe............a quick meal before continuing on my journey.
for
Although/Despite she's the head of the department, she often goes out with her colleagues after work.
Although
My mother called the doctor's office in............to make an appointment.
order
I still buy that chocolate bar, in spite of/ though it's much smaller than it used to be.
though
They went down to the harbor..............see if they had fresh fish.
to
Everyone seemed to enjoy Mike's speech, in spite of/even though his terrible jokes.
in spite of
I went down to the bank so............I could talk to the manager.
that
The shop closed down even though it was an ideal location.
The shop closed down... (in spite of)
The shop closed down in spite of its ideal location.
I wrote down what he said so...............to forget it.
as not