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Learn to use the conjunctions DESPITE,

IN SPITE OF and ALTHOUGH
Posted on Aug 4 2014 - 4:39am by Zdenda
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In this post I would like to teach you how to use the words DESPITE, IN SPITE
OF, ALTHOUGH, EVEN THOUGH, BECAUSE OF and BECAUSE correctly. I will
explain the meaning of the words and the grammar. To help you with this there
are two games, a mind map, a video explanation and a graphical explanation. I
hope you will learn to use these conjunctions.

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Conjunctions meaning

The meaning of the conjunctions DESPITE and IN SPITE OF is the same. ALTHOUGH
and EVEN THOUGH are the same as well. And so are the meanings of the words
BECAUSE and BECAUSE OF. As you will see later the main difference between
these words is their grammar.
The meaning of these conjunctions is clearly explained in the following graphics:

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If you want to print out the graphic, you can download the pdf file below:

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As I write above, the main difference between the phrases is their usage. To cut
the explanation short, the words DESPITE, IN SPITE OF and BECAUSE OF are
followed by a noun phrase or a gerund (verb + ing). The conjunctions BECAUSE,
EVEN THOUGH and ALTHOUGH are followed by a clause.
You can see the explanation again in the following mind map:

Pronunciation: Voiceless TH sound

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To make it absolutely clear, here is an interactive video explaining the usage of

the words BECAUSE and BECAUSE OF.

This video uses the free recording offered by BBC learning English at
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/radio/specials/165_gramchallenge10/
To experience the video full screen click on the following button (as it is HTML5
video it will work on your mobile too):
BECAUSE video explanation

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Conjunctions quizzes and games

The first game is slightly easier but it can be played only on your desktop. It is
called Hoopshoot and your task is to choose the correct conjunction. If you

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succeed you will be given a chance to score a basket.

The second quiz is fully in HTML5 so it will play on any mobile device you own.
Your task is to connect both of the sentences into one and use the conjunction
in the brackets. If you pass the test you will play the game called Math Pop and
practise your Maths too.
Conjunctions quiz and Math pop game

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