Study the examples and complete the rules with clause, gerund or noun phrase.
1. Although/ Though / Even though I was really nervous about things like kayaking, I really got into it later.
2. Despite many difficulties, I learned about all of the instruments and helped with X-rays and mixing stuff.
3. In spite of being busy with our study, we’ve already raised over a thousand euros.
RULES
1. We use clauses and phrases of concession to contrast two opposite meanings and show unexpected results.
2. Though, although and even though are followed by a _____.
3. Despite and in spite of are followed by a _____ or _____.
RULES
1. We use clauses and phrases of concession to contrast two opposite meanings and show unexpected results.
2. Though, although and even though are followed by a __clause___.
3. Despite and in spite of are followed by a _noun phrase____ or _gerund____.