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Grammar reference

Connectors

Connectors: Concession and Qualification

Although, even though, despite, nevertheless.

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Explanation

Concession signals that a point survives an objection. Although and even though introduce a clause, while despite and in spite of take a noun or a gerund. Nevertheless and nonetheless usually start a new clause.

Examples

  • Although the data is limited, the trend is clear.
  • Despite the delay, the project finished on time.
  • The evidence is thin; nevertheless, it is consistent.

Common mistakes

  • Despite the data is limited, the trend is clear.

    Although the data is limited, the trend is clear.

    Despite takes a noun or gerund.

  • Although the delay, the project finished.

    Despite the delay, the project finished.

    Although needs a clause.

  • Even although it rained, we walked.

    Even though it rained, we walked.

    Use even though, not even although.

More Connectors

Connectors: Addition and Contrast

Moreover, however, whereas, in contrast.

Connectors: Cause, Effect and Purpose

Because, so, therefore, consequently, in order to.

Connectors: Sequence and Summary

First, then, finally, in conclusion, overall.

Choosing Connectors for Register

Formal and informal linking.