[PDF] even though grammar

How do you use even though in a sentence?

use "even though" in a sentence She tried to remain cheerful even though she had failed the test. Even though only 7 percent of the world has a temperate climate, nearly half of the world's people live in these areas.

Is there a comma with even though?

No, it is not required to use a comma before even though. Even though is a subordinating conjunction. It begins a subordinate clause. If you begin a sentence with even though, then you need to use a comma after the subordinate clause. Even though he had worked hard, he failed.

When to use though or although?

When used as conjunctions, both words mean “in spite of the fact that.” Though dates back to the thirteenth century, while although dates back only to the fourteenth century. Originally, although was two words— all though —where the all was used to emphasize though. Generally, although is used in more formal writing, though not always.

Is it even though or even though?

“Although” or “even though” takes the place of the word “but” in showing a contrast between the two parts of the sentence. I can also take this sentence and actually change it around to put “although” or “even though” in the middle. I could say, “I bought it although it was expensive,” or “I bought it even though it was expensive.”