8.5 _ Contrast Clause Flashcards
Are adverbial clauses that gives more information about the main clause. it is also called a dependent clause. (11 cards)
Even though
aunque, aún cuando, si bien
For an unexpected result or contrast Idea,
use a clause beginning with “Even though.”
* A clause is a group of words that has a Subject and a Verb.
- Even though” slavery ended, African-Americans did not get equality.
Although
aunque, a pesar de que, bien que
For an unexpected result or contrast Idea,
use a clause beginning with “Although.”
* A clause is a group of words that has a Subject and a Verb.
_ Although the U.S. means freedom to many people, it is important to remember the dark days of slavery.
In spite of the fact that
a pesar del hecho
For an unexpected result or contrast Idea,
use a clause beginning with “In spite of the fact that “
_ In spite of the fact that Jefferson wrote about equality for everyone, he owned 200 slaves.
” in spite of “
A pesar de, no obstante, a despecho de, con
Use “in spite of “+ Noun or Noun phrase to show contrast.
A clause doesn’t follow in spite of.
a) In spite of Jefferson’s declaration of liberty for all, he owned slaves.
b) In spite of the slaves’ freedom, discrimination continue for many years.
still
(adverb:todavía, aún, a pesar de todo)
can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast
Still can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast
_ Even though the Lost Boys are happy in the U.S.., they “still” miss their families in sudan.
anyway
[can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast ]
” anyway “ can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast.
Even though it’s hard for Peter to work and go to school, he has to do it anyway.
in conversation, people often use “though” at he end of a statement to show contrast with the preceding statement.
_I don’t like to work and go to school . I have to do it, though.
” in spite of “
A pesar de, no obstante, a despecho de, con
Use “in spite of “+ Noun or Noun phrase to show contrast.
A clause doesn’t follow in spite of.
a) In spite of Jefferson’s declaration of liberty for all, he owned slaves.
b) In spite of the slaves’ freedom, discrimination continue for many years.
still
(adverb:todavía, aún, a pesar de todo)
can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast
Still can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast
_ Even though the Lost Boys are happy in the U.S.., they “still” miss their families in sudan.
anyway
[can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast ]
” anyway “ can be used in the main clause to emphasize the contrast.
Even though it’s hard for Peter to work and go to school, he has to do it anyway.
in conversation, people often use “though” at he end of a statement to show contrast with the preceding statement.
_I don’t like to work and go to school . I have to do it, though.
