DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Grammar & Usage
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Ways to express contrast
Grammar Practice
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Part E
Language Practice
Part A
Part B
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
There are several ways to express contrast, i.e. the difference(s)
when two or more people, objects or situations are compared.
Use
but, yet
Examples
Remarks
She had failed twice,
but/yet she did not
give up.
Reminder: We dont use but and
although/though
together in a sentence.
Wrong: Although the
restaurant was
crowded, but they
managed to find a
table.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Use
Examples
Remarks
although,
though,
even though
Although/Even
though she had failed
twice, she did not give
up.
We can put although/though/even
though after the main clause.
Compare:
She had failed twice,
but she didnt give up.
Teachers
Teachers notes
notes
She did not give up
although she had failed twice.
Even though is stronger in meaning
than although.
In a more informal style, we may
use though instead of although.
Though shed failed twice,
she didnt give up.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Use
although,
though,
even though
Grammar & Usage
Examples
Remarks
Although/Even
though she had failed
twice, she did not give
up.
We can also put though at the end
of a sentence.
Shed failed twice. She didnt
give up, though.
Compare:
She had failed twice,
but she didnt give up.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Use
still, all the
same, even
so, however,
nevertheless
Grammar & Usage
Examples
Remarks
She had failed twice.
Still/All the same/
Even so/However/
Nevertheless, she did
not give up.
We use these words to join ideas
expressed in two sentences. We can
also use however + adverb/
adjective:
However hard he tried, he
could not change her mind.
Compare: He tried hard.
However, he could
not change her
mind.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Use
In spite of,
despite +
noun/-ing
Grammar & Usage
Examples
Remarks
In spite of her
previous failure, she
did not give up.
We can also say in spite of/despite
the fact that.
In spite of/Despite the fact
that she had failed twice,
she did not give up.
Despite feeling unwell,
she went to the party.
Teachers
Teachers notes
notes
while,
whereas
He is reckless and
talkative,
while/whereas his
brother is reserved
and quiet.
/
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Use
no matter/
how/what/
where, etc.
Grammar & Usage
Examples
No matter how he
tried, he could not
persuade her.
No matter what he
said, he could not
persuade her.
Remarks
We can also use matter with the
expression it doesnt:
It doesnt matter what you
(may) say/how you (may)
try, you wont change her
mind.
Teachers
Teachers notes
notes
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Use
adjective/
adverb + as
Grammar & Usage
Examples
Remarks
Hard as he tried, he
could not persuade
her.
Bad as the weather
was, they still enjoyed
their holiday.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Use
for all +
noun
Grammar & Usage
Examples
Remarks
For all his efforts, he
could not persuade
her.
We use for all in the same way as
in spite of/despite, but for all can
be followed by a clause (subject +
verb).
In spite of/Despite his efforts,
he could not persuade her.
For all he did, he could not
persuade her.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Grammar Practice
Complete the following sentences by using but + a suitable
phrase from the box. Each phrase can be used ONCE only.
The first one has been done for you.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
but she
She was not sure if she could finish in time, ____________
managed to do so with 10 minutes to spare.
________________________________________________
but she still helped us.
She was busy, ____________________________________
________________________________________________
but he has
My father used to be a heavy smoker, _________________
given up now.
________________________________________________
but they managed
The traffic was congested, __________________________
to arrive on time.
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
but she
We offered to help her carry the books, ________________
said she could manage.
________________________________________________
but
Mr Chan was concerned about the price, _______________
it turned out to be quite reasonable.
________________________________________________
but their enthusiasm
The cast was inexperienced, _________________________
made the play worth watching.
________________________________________________
but I didnt see Belinda.
I was at the party, _________________________________
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Combine each of the following sentence pairs using
although/though. The first one has been done for you.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
The restaurant is famous. The food is not expensive.
Although/Though the restaurant is famous, the
________________________________________________
food is not expensive.
________________________________________________
There have been reports of flooding. Tourists are still
arriving.
Although/Though there have been reports of
________________________________________________
flooding, tourists are still arriving.
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Sally has been training. She hasnt neglected her studies.
Although/Though Sally has been training, she
________________________________________________
hasnt neglected her studies.
________________________________________________
The night was hot. He slept soundly.
Teachers
Teachers notes
notes
Although/Though the night was hot, he slept
________________________________________________
soundly.
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Maggie didnt feel tired. She thought she should still take a
short rest.
Although/Though Maggie didnt feel tired, she
________________________________________________
thought she should still take a short rest.
________________________________________________
Commuters arent worried about traffic delays. There are road
works.
Although/Though there are road works,
________________________________________________
commuters arent worried abut traffic delays.
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
The team won the game. Two of its top players were absent.
Although/Though two of the teams top players
________________________________________________
were absent, the team won the game.
________________________________________________
Sam has a busy job. He still finds time to do charity and
community work.
Although/Though Sam has a busy job, he still
________________________________________________
finds time to do charity and community work.
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct
words from the brackets. The first one has been done for
you.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
but
Eva was here this morning, ________________
(in spite of/
but) she didnt stay long.
even though
His fever hasnt gone down __________________
(even
though/but) hes taken some pills.
although
I think the plan will work, ___________________
(although/despite) its quite a different approach.
Despite
_________________
(Although/Despite) her success, she
remains modest.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
though
They decided to hold the picnic as planned, ____________
(though/in spite of) there was a chance of rain.
Despite
________________
(However/Despite) her shyness, she
had a wonderful time.
Still
I know you are tired. ________________
(Still/Though), I
think you should finish your homework before you go to
bed.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Though
________________
(No matter/Though) it was a public
holiday, the beach wasnt too busy.
Even so
It was after midnight. ________________
(Even so/
Even though), there were many people in Causeway Bay.
while
10 There are many restaurants in this street ________________
(while/in spite of) there arent many in the street behind it.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Rewrite these sentences. Use in spite of/despite/in spite
of the fact that/despite the fact that. The first one has
been done for you.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Although she was delighted, she managed to control her
emotions.
In spite of/Despite her delight/In spite of the fact
________________________________________________
that/Despite the fact that she was delighted
_______________________________________________
,
she managed to control her emotions.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Although Tony was patient, he found it difficult to get along
with her.
In spite of/Despite his patience/In spite of the
________________________________________________
fact that/Despite the fact that he was patient
_______________________________________________
,
Tony found it difficult to get along with her.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Though Rose was young, she knew the importance of hard
work.
In spite of/Despite her youth/young age/In spite
________________________________________________
of the fact that/Despite the fact that she was
________________________________________________
young
_______________________________________________
,
Rose knew the importance of hard work.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Though the room wasnt large, it still held all the guests
comfortably.
In spite of/Despite its size/In spite of the fact that/
________________________________________________
Despite the fact that it wasnt large
_______________________________________________
,
the room still held all the guests comfortably.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Though the teacher had given him advice, he was reluctant to
spend more time reading.
In spite of/Despite the teachers advice/In spite
________________________________________________
of the fact that/Despite the fact that the teacher
________________________________________________
had given him advice
_______________________________________________
,
he was reluctant to spend more time reading.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Although the mountain is high, people from all over the
world enjoy trying to climb it.
In spite of/Despite its height/the mountains
________________________________________________
height/In spite of the fact that/Despite the fact
________________________________________________
that the mountain is high
_______________________________________________
,
people from all over the world enjoy trying to climb it.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Although Melissa was nervous, she delivered an excellent
speech.
In spite of/Despite her nervousness/In spite
________________________________________________
of/Despite the fact that she was nervous
_______________________________________________
,
Melissa delivered an excellent speech.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Though the house was in poor condition, the man was keen to
buy it.
In spite of/Despite its poor condition/In spite
________________________________________________
of/Despite the fact that the house/it was in poor
________________________________________________
condition
_______________________________________________
,
the man was keen to buy it.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Rewrite the following sentences, replacing but with the
words given in brackets and by following any instructions
given. The first one has been done for you.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
He lived in the New Territories but he was the first to arrive.
(although)
Although he lived in the New Territories, he was
________________________________________________
the first to arrive.
________________________________________________
He was very strong but he couldnt lift the table. (even
though)
Even though he was very strong, he couldnt lift
________________________________________________
the table.
________________________________________________
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
They have a car but they rarely use it. (Rewrite as two
sentences using however.)
They have a car. However, they rarely use it.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Mr Lee has relatives in China, but he does not often see them.
(however)
Mr Lee has relatives in China, however, he does
________________________________________________
not often see them.
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
It was quite cool, but the beach was full of families having fun.
(even though.)
Even though it was quite cool, the beach was
________________________________________________
full of families having fun.
________________________________________________
The old man has plenty of money, but he is careful not to spend
excessively. (Rewrite as two sentences using still.)
The old man has plenty of money. Still, he is
________________________________________________
careful not to spend excessively.
________________________________________________
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
It was raining, but they decided to go to the cinema. (despite
the fact that)
Despite the fact that it was raining, they decided
________________________________________________
to go to the cinema.
________________________________________________
He told us everything would be all right, but I couldnt help
feeling apprehensive. (Rewrite as two sentences using
nevertheless.)
He told us everything would be all right.
________________________________________________
Nevertheless, I couldnt help feeling apprehensive.
________________________________________________
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
She had revised thoroughly for the test, but she still felt
nervous. (Rewrite as two sentences using all the same.)
She had revised thoroughly for the test. All the
________________________________________________
same, she still felt nervous.
________________________________________________
10 No matter what you decide, well always stand by your
decision. (Begin with It doesnt matter.)
It doesnt matter what you decide, well always
________________________________________________
stand by your decision.
________________________________________________
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Language Practice
Complete the following article by using the most suitable
word for each blank. The first one has been done for you.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Hundreds (1) grave sweepers flocked to
(1)
of
____________
(2)
____________
despite
(3)
In
____________
(4)
taken
____________
cemeteries across the Territory yesterday to
mark Chung Yeung Festival, (2) the poor
weather.
(3) Tsuen Wan
and Cheung Sha Wan, some
grave sweepers said they were not concerned
about the weather as they had (4) precautions
for
the heat.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Others (5) long-sleeved shirts and trousers and
(5)
____________
wore
will be (6) mosquitoes, one of them said, (7)
(6)
____________
many
its sensible to take precautions.
(7)
but
____________
used anti-mosquito spray. We dont think there
The Fire Services Department was called 88
times to fight hill fires.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
At Ping Yeung, Ta Kwu Ling, three grave
sweepers were trapped for nearly 30 minutes
(8)
____________
when
hillside. The grave sweepers were eventually
(9)
out
____________
led (10) safety by firefighters.
(10)
to
____________
(11)
warn
____________
(8)
several small fires broke (9) on the
Each year, the government holds publicity
campaigns to (11) the public about the
increased risk of hill fires during gravesweeping periods.
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Yesterday, about 100 volunteers (12) the Yuen
(12)
Long District Fire Safety Committee handed
(13)
(13)
fire prevention leaflets and (14) of
____________
from
out
____________
bottles/
containers
(14) ____________
water to grave sweepers and residents at Ha
Tsuen, Kam Tin and San Tin.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Complete the following passage by choosing the best
word(s)
from the options below. The first one has been done for you
as an example.
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
ew Zealand artist Margaret Piggot shifts uneasily (1)
her armchair. Im not (2) to this, she says before the
interview (3) . Ive never wanted this kind of attention. (4)
her unwillingness, (5) the first Western female artist to have
her Chinese paintings (6) at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine
Arts, her fame seems inevitable.
(1) A
B
C
D
in
underneath
at
by
(2) A
B
C
D
like
wanted
used
wish
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
ew Zealand artist Margaret Piggot shifts uneasily (1)
her armchair. Im not (2) to this, she says before the
interview (3) . Ive never wanted this kind of attention. (4)
her unwillingness, (5) the first Western female artist to have
her Chinese paintings (6) at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine
Arts, her fame seems inevitable.
(3) A
B
C
D
to begin
begins
began
begun
(4) A
B
C
D
Although
In spite
Despite
Even so
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
ew Zealand artist Margaret Piggot shifts uneasily (1)
her armchair. Im not (2) to this, she says before the
interview (3) . Ive never wanted this kind of attention. (4)
her unwillingness, (5) the first Western female artist to have
her Chinese paintings (6) at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine
Arts, her fame seems inevitable.
(5) A
B
C
D
as
with
like
because of
(6) A
B
C
D
to display
exhibited
showed
auction
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Piggot is the wife of a diplomat. It was her husbands
job (7) brought her to Hong Kong four years ago and, (8) ,
into contact (9) a group of Mainland artists in Guangzhou.
(10)
today, Piggot finds it hard to explain the events (11) to
her first exhibition, (12) more than 50 pieces of her work
were (13) .
(7) A
B
C
D
to
that
why
as a result
(8) A
B
C
D
subsequently
however
as if
all the same
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Piggot is the wife of a diplomat. It was her husbands
job (7) brought her to Hong Kong four years ago and, (8) ,
into contact (9) a group of Mainland artists in Guangzhou.
(10)
today, Piggot finds it hard to explain the events (11) to
her first exhibition, (12) more than 50 pieces of her work
were (13) .
(9)
A
B
C
D
into
with
from
by
(10) A
B
C
D
From
Starting
To begin
Even
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Piggot is the wife of a diplomat. It was her husbands
job (7) brought her to Hong Kong four years ago and, (8) ,
into contact (9) a group of Mainland artists in Guangzhou.
(10)
today, Piggot finds it hard to explain the events (11) to
her first exhibition, (12) more than 50 pieces of her work
were (13) .
(11) A
B
C
D
caused
the reason
at which
that lead
(12) A
B
C
D
the time
in which
in
which
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
Piggot is the wife of a diplomat. It was her husbands
job (7) brought her to Hong Kong four years ago and, (8) ,
into contact (9) a group of Mainland artists in Guangzhou.
(10)
today, Piggot finds it hard to explain the events (11) to
her first exhibition, (12) more than 50 pieces of her work
were (13) .
(13) A
B
C
D
on display
sale
showing
exhibit
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
After a short stint as an art teacher in Malaysia (14)
she learned many local art forms, Piggot went to China in
1977. At that time I knew very (15) about China (16) it
was just opening up to the West, she said.
(14) A
B
C
D
there
which
in there
where
(15) A
B
C
D
not many
few
a few
little
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Grammar & Usage
After a short stint as an art teacher in Malaysia (14)
she learned many local art forms, Piggot went to China in
1977. At that time I knew very (15) about China (16) it
was just opening up to the West, she said.
(16) A
B
C
D
as
whereas
and while
as soon as
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
(17)
Grammar & Usage
her stay in Guangzhou, she (18) to meet Ye
Zhixiong, a sculptor and English teacher at the Guangzhou
Academy of Fine Arts. When she moved to Hong Kong,
she again met Ye, (19) introduced her to Guangzhou
artists Lin Fong-qing and Fang Chu-xiong. Fang
became her teacher and a major (20) on her work.
(17) A
B
C
D
At
During
When
On
(18) A
B
C
D
glad
unexpectedly
in surprise
happened
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Unit 26 Expressing contrast
(17)
Grammar & Usage
her stay in Guangzhou, she (18) to meet Ye
Zhixiong, a sculptor and English teacher at the Guangzhou
Academy of Fine Arts. When she moved to Hong Kong,
she again met Ye, (19) introduced her to Guangzhou
artists Lin Fong-qing and Fang Chu-xiong. Fang
became her teacher and a major (20) on her work.
(19) A
B
C
D
whom
who
he
him
(20) A
B
C
D
influence
pressure
inspire
encouraging
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