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Grammar
Although/though
We use although/though before a clause to connect two contrasting ideas in the same sentence.
Example:
Although/Though John Peters is an amateur actor, he gave a great performance in his latest film.
John Peters gave a great performance in his latest film although / though he is an amateur actor.
However
We use however to contrast ideas in two sentences. We normally use a comma after it.
Example:
John Peters is an amateur actor.
However, he gave a great performance in his latest film.
1. Combine the two sentences, using although / though.
Example:
She watched the film twice. She didn't understand the film.
-> Although/Though she watched the film twice, she didn't understand it.
-> She didn't understand the film although though she watched it twice.
1. The questions were very difficult. He solved them easily.
2. He was a great actor. He never played a leading role in a film.
3. They spent a lot of money on the film. The film wasn't a big success.
4. The film was a comedy. I didn't find it funny at all.
5. We played well. We couldn't win the match.
2. Complete the sentences, using although/though or however.
1. _____ the acting in the film was good, I didn't like its story.
2. I felt really tired. _____, I went to see the film.
3. I really enjoyed the new film _____ most of my friends didn't like it.
4. He studied hard for the exam. _____ he failed it.
5. Mai speaks English very well _____ her native language is Vietnamese.
3. Use your own ideas to complete the following sentences. Then compare your sentences with a partner's.
1. I don't really like the film though _____.
2. He felt very well. However, _____.
3. The film was a great success. However, _____.
4. Although it rained all day, _____.
5. The music in the film was terrible. However, _____.
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4. Choose the correct answer A, B, or C to complete each sentence.
1. Mary overslept this morning she went to bed early last night.
A. although B. because C. so
2. _____ the sun is shining, it isn't very warm.
A. Because B. However C. Though
3. I don't like running, _____ I like swimming.
A. but B. so C. however
4. _____ the film was exciting, Jim fell asleep in the cinema.
A. However B. Because C. Although
5. The story of the film is silly _____, many people still enjoyed it.
A. However B. Though C. But
5. GAME Chain story
Work in groups. Develop a story using although/though.
Although it rained yesterday, ...
Example:
A: Although it rained yesterday, we went shopping.
B: Although / Though we went shopping, we didn't buy anything.
C: ...
