Clauses of Contrast and Result

Clauses of contrast and result are used to connect ideas together.

In this lesson, you’ll learn some common clauses, how they’re used and practise using them.

When and how to use clauses?

Clauses of Contrast

Although/Even though/Though + subject + verb. E.g. Although it rained, we went to the beach.
Despite/In spite of + noun or -ing form. E.g. Despite the bad weather, we cycled to town.
However/Yet/On the other hand. E.g. I enjoy the sun. On the other hand, I also enjoy the snow in winter.
Whereas/While. E.g. I have brown hair whereas my friend has blonde hair.

Clauses of Result

So. E.g. The shop was closed, so I went home.
Therefore/Consequently/As a result. Usually used at the beginning of sentences. E.g. The company was losing money. Therefore, they closed their shops.

1. England is cold, however, Australia is hot.

2. Even though I’m poorly, I still went to work.

3. I failed the exam, so I need to study harder.

Choose the correct word to fit in the sentence.

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