ENGLISH 7
Q3 WEEK 4
February 28 & March 2, 2022
COURAGE / LOYALTY
LOGICAL CONNECTORS
Connectors are essential in showing fluidity and relationship of ideas. Appropriate use of connectors gives your speaking and writing task an organized touch. Without connectors, your thoughts would simply be scattered that may lead to confusion and misunderstanding.
IN SPITE OF / DESPITE - ALTHOUGH / EVEN THOUGH - THOUGH
A D V E R S A T I V E C O N N E C T O R S
C o n t r a s t
Hilary never made so much money, in spite of her success as a writer.
Despite having a hard time, I passed the exams.
Even though I spoke very softly, Clark understood every word.
I enjoyed the party, although I would have wanted more time with the kids.
I waited almost two hours for Jen. The area was comfy, though.
DRILL
ALTHOUGH / EVEN THOUGH
DESPITE / IN SPITE OF
Let's see how these words can be used differently although they mean the same.
Even though he's the school president, he commutes to work.
Despite being a school president, he commutes to work.
Although he's the school president, he commutes to work.
Rewrite the sentence below using IN SPITE OF or DESPITE.
He lives in a very small house although he's a millionaire.