Contrasting Ideas Flashcards
(30 cards)
Which connector means the same as ‘although’ but is slightly stronger?
‘Even though’ is stronger than ‘although’.
What kind of word follows ‘despite’ or ‘in spite of’?
A noun, pronoun or verb in -ing form.
What follows ‘although’ or ‘even though’?
A full clause with subject + verb.
Which connector means ‘whether or not’?
‘Even if’.
Which is more formal: ‘although’ or ‘much as’?
‘Much as’ is more formal.
Complete: _____ her injury, she finished the race.
Despite her injury / In spite of her injury.
Complete: _____ I studied, I still found the test hard.
Although / Even though I studied.
Complete: _____ being rich, he lives very simply.
Despite being rich / In spite of being rich.
What’s the difference between ‘while’ and ‘whereas’?
They are similar; both show contrast, but ‘while’ is also used for time.
Can we start a sentence with ‘whereas’?
Yes, ‘whereas’ can be at the beginning or middle.
What connector fits here? ‘_____ he’s very shy, he loves performing.’
‘Though’ / ‘Although’ / ‘Even though’.
Which connector fits better in spoken English at the end of a sentence?
‘Though’ is common at the end in spoken English.
Complete: ‘She went jogging, _____ the rain was heavy.’
‘Even though the rain was heavy.’
Is ‘despite of’ correct?
No. The correct forms are ‘despite’ or ‘in spite of’.
Which is correct: ‘Despite he was late’ or ‘Despite being late’?
‘Despite being late’ is correct.
Which connector fits: ‘_____ being exhausted, he kept working.’
‘In spite of being exhausted’ or ‘Despite being exhausted’.
Which connector shows a hypothetical contrast?
‘Even if’ (e.g. Even if you pay me, I won’t do it).
What’s the formal way to say ‘Although I loved it, I left’?
‘Much as I loved it, I left.’
What follows ‘even if’ grammatically?
A subject + verb (full clause).
Which connector expresses opposition at the beginning and implies a contrast?
‘While’ or ‘Whereas’.
Is this sentence correct? ‘Although of the rain, we played outside.’
No. It should be: ‘Despite the rain’ or ‘Although it rained’.
Correct the sentence: ‘Even though of his efforts, he failed.’
‘Despite his efforts’ or ‘Even though he tried hard, he failed’.
Fill in the blank: ‘She passed the test _____ not studying at all.’
‘Despite not studying at all.’
What’s wrong with: ‘Although being tired, she worked late’?
It should be: ‘Although she was tired…’ or ‘Despite being tired…’
