'in spite of', 'despite', 'although', 'even though' and 'though'

Question 1

meaning

Answer 1

Although, even though, in spite of and despite are all used to link two contrasting ideas or show that one fact makes the other fact surprising. They can all be used at the beginning or in the middle of the sentence.

Question 2

difference

Answer 2

The main difference between although, even though, in spite of and despite is that they are used with different structures.

Question 3

although / even though

Answer 3

After although and even though, we use a subject and a verb. Even though is slightly stronger and more emphatic than although.

I enjoyed the course, although I would have liked more grammar practice.
Although we saw each other every day, we didn’t really know each other.
Even though she spoke very quietly, he understood every word.
She didn’t get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.

Question 4

though

Answer 4

Though can be used in the same way as although.