1. Clauses of Contrast Prepared by: C. Drakopoulou

2. Although/even though/though + clause Although/even though/though there was a lot of noise he managed to concentrate on his writing.

3. Despite/in spite of + noun/gerund Despite/In spite of the traffic we arrived on time for the meeting.

4. Despite/in spite of the fact that + clause Despite/In spite of the fact that he came in late, he didn’t apologise.

5. While/whereas/but/on the other hand/yet + clause She tried hard but she failed the driving test. She tried hard; yet, she failed the driving test. While she tried hard she failed the driving test. She tried hard, whereas he did nothing.

6. Nevertheless/however + clause The doctors did everything they could; nevertheless/however, they couldn’t save the patient.

7. Complete with the correct conjunction _______________ he hurried, the shop was closed when he got there.

8. Complete with the correct conjunction He didn’t get the job _______________ his qualifications.

9. Complete with the correct conjunction He insists too much. _______________, he is wrong.

10. Complete with the correct conjunction She arrived on time in _______________ the fact that the train was delayed.