grammar · neutral
although + clause / though + clause
Band 6-7speakingtask2
Introduce a contrast; means 'in spite of the fact that'.
Examples
“Although it rained, we still went for a walk.”
“Though the task was difficult, she finished it on time.”
“Although he studied hard, he didn't get a high mark.”
Band 8 sentence
“Although the research was inconclusive, the paper highlighted important trends that deserve further study.”
Collocations
- Although + clause, clause
- Though + clause (more informal)
Common mistakes
Although it rained, but we went out.→Although it rained, we went out.
Although the rain, we went out.→Although it was raining / Despite the rain, we went out.
Say it for a higher band
5but→6despite the fact that→7+although / though
Synonyms
despite / in spite of
Easily confused
despite / in spite of
“Despite the heavy rain, the match continued.”
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