linkers of contrast

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2,4

linkers of contrast

although, though, even though, even though, despite, but, however, unlike

de plaats van de linkers

But / However

But is more informal than however. You can use however at the beginning of a sentence, but you can’t use but at the beginning of a sentence (in written English).

I tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for me.

I tried to lift the box. However, it was too heavy for me.

Although / Even though

These linking words are the same, and they are both followed by a subject + verb.

Although I exercise every day, I can’t seem to lose any weight.

She still loves him, even though he treated her very badly.

Despite / In spite of

These linking words are the same, and they are followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form of the verb, which can function as a noun).

Our plane arrived on time in spite of the delay during takeoff.

We won the game despite having two fewer players.

examples

Although we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker.

Even though we don't agree, I think she's a brilliant speaker.

In spite of the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving.

Despite the law, people continue to use mobile phones while driving.

It's illegal to use mobile phones while driving. People still do it, though.

waarvoor/hoe worden ze gebruikt?

But is more informal than however. You can use however at the beginning of a sentence, but you can’t use but at the beginning of a sentence (in written English).

I tried to lift the box, but it was too heavy for me.

I tried to lift the box. However, it was too heavy for me.Om een tegenstelling in de zin aan te geven, 

I really liked the movie _________ it got bad reviews.

1. however
2. while
3. even though
4. anders

....................I understand your point of view, I still don't agree with you.

1. In spite of
2. While
3. However
4. anders

We called her five times, ______ she didn't pick up the phone

1. unlike
2. but
3. despite
4. anders

An intensive course is a great way to learn English fast, ________ it can be very tiring at times.

1. despite
2. although
3. unlike
4. anders

New York City has a lot of interesting cultural events, ________ my hometown.
A
New York City has a lot of interesting cultural events, ________ my hometown

1. while
2. unlike
3. whereas
4. anders

I suggested that he came camping ................................

 I couldn't convince him.

Welke linker of contrast hoort in deze zin?