Unit 6 Hong Kong: past and present Although Unit 6 Hong Kong: past and present

Although We use although or but to link two contrasting ideas.

Although Do not use although and but in the same sentence. Although the transport is more convenient, but the traffic is still very busy.

Although my house was big, it was old./ Example 1 Although my house was big, it was old./ My house was big, but it was old.

Although my room is small, I have my own desk./ Example 2 Although my room is small, I have my own desk./ My room is small, but I have my own desk.

Although he studied hard, he did not pass the test./ Example 3 Although he studied hard, he did not pass the test./ He studied hard, but he did not pass the test.

Mary is a new student. She has already made a lot of friends. Question 1 although Mary is a new student. She has already made a lot of friends. Although Mary is a new student, she has already made a lot of friends.

Mary has a lot of homework. She writes in her diary every day. Question 2 although Mary has a lot of homework. She writes in her diary every day. Although Mary has a lot of homework, she writes in her diary every day.

but Eddie has a bicycle, but he seldom rides it. Question 3 but Eddie has a bicycle. He seldom rides it. Eddie has a bicycle, but he seldom rides it.

Amy waters the plant every day. It does not grow. Question 4 but Amy waters the plant every day. It does not grow. Amy waters the plant every day, but it does not grow.

John’s room is small. He has a big wardrobe. Question 5 although John’s room is small. He has a big wardrobe. Although John’s room is small, he has a big wardrobe.