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  1. Although. We can use 'although' at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
  2. Despite / in spite of. We use 'despite' or 'in spite of' before a noun or a gerund.
  3. However. We use 'although' and 'despite / in spite of' to connect two clauses in the same sentence.
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  • What is the rule for although and despite?

    We use In spite of, despite and although to express contrast.
    In spite of and despite are always followed by a noun, pronoun or gerund. Although is always followed by a subject + verb.

  • What is the difference between however and although in grammar?

    It's easy to confuse although and however because they're both used to show a contrast between ideas.
    But they aren't the same kind of word. Although is used to start a dependent clause (DC). However is used to link two independent clauses (IC) that have a full stop between them.

  • What is the rule for although?

    You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
    Although he is known to only a few, his reputation among them is very great.
    Although the shooting has stopped for now, the destruction left behind is enormous.

  • What is the rule for although?

    Even though / although it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday. Despite / in spite of the rain, I enjoyed the holiday.
    Even though / although they have a lot of money, they're still not happy.
    Despite / in spite of their money, they're still not happy.

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