Although - Even though

Despite - In spite of

Unit 7

are used to introduce an idea which is in contrast with the idea

the main clause expreses.

The meaning in Spanish can be the same, but the form is different

Although - Even though

Despite - In spite of

Although - Even though

are followed by a clause

(subject + verb)

Although it was raining, we went out.

Even though it was raining, we went out.

Although many people believed Stan Laurel was an American, he was actually British.

Even though many people believed Stan Laurel was an American, he was actually British.

Despite – In spite of

are followed by a noun, a pronoun or

an ing-form

In spite of the rain, we went out.

Despite the rain, we went out.

In spite of his weight, Ollie Hardy was a very good golfer.

Despite his weight, Ollie Hardy was a very good golfer.

Although we loved him, we had to let him go.

Even though we love him, we had to let him go.

In spite of loving him, we had to let him go.

Despite loving him, we had to let him go.

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