↔️ Quick Fix: Although / Despite / However — Contrast Words

Three ways to show contrast — but they work differently

Spot the error:

"Despite he was tired, he kept working."

ALTHOUGH

+ clause
Subject + Verb

"Although he was tired..."

DESPITE / IN SPITE OF

+ noun / -ing
No subject+verb

"Despite being tired..."

HOWEVER

New sentence
Separate clauses

"He was tired. However, ..."

Simple test: Can you put 'although' in? → it needs a subject and verb after it. Can you put 'despite'? → it needs a noun/gerund, not a subject+verb.

Fix the error:

1. "Despite she studied hard, she failed."

2. "Although his lack of experience, he got the job."

3. "He was late. Although, he had a good excuse."

4. "Despite of the rain, we went out."

Write a contrast sentence using the given word:

1. Using ALTHOUGH: "You love coffee but it keeps you awake."

2. Using DESPITE: "She had no experience but she got the job."

3. Using HOWEVER: "The weather was bad. They still enjoyed it."

4. Using IN SPITE OF: "He was nervous but he gave a great speech."

I can use although, despite, and however correctly to show contrast