This document provides examples of contrast words used in sentences, including: although, though, in spite of, despite, even though. Some contrast words are used to show that something happened or was true despite an opposing fact or condition. For example, "Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed the picnic" or "In spite of the rain, they played the final." Other examples demonstrate how these words connect two contrasting ideas or facts in a sentence.
2. Although it rained a lot, we enjoyed the picnic.
Although I woke up late, I arrived on time to my
class.
Although my sister is older, She is still in my
parents.
I did not pass my exam although I studied hard.
My friend was at home although her mom denied
her.
We went out although it was raining.
3. I did not pass my exam though I
studied hard.
My friend was at home though her
mom denied her.
We went out though it was raining.
4. The house is not very nice. I like the
garden though.
I see them every day. I have never
spoken to them though.
I turned on the TV. There was not a
good programme though.
5. In spite of the rain, we ejoyed our trip to the
forest.
I did not get the job in spite of having all the
requirements.
She was not well, but in spite of this she went
to work.
We went out in spite of the rain.
6. I could not sleep beig
very tired.
I did not arrive early the
fact that I took the earliest coach.
the rain, they played the
final.
working late hours, they
have a low salary.
7. Even though I was really tired, I
could not sleep.
Even though my mother is very
strict, she is very friendly
Even though she is my best friend,
she is a two-faced person.