Using words: in spite of, despite, although, even though

[Argiva]

Hi Toren and everyone..
I want to ask you for using word : " inspite of ; despite ; although ; eventhough ; even though". I am still confusing how to use the words in sentence. All this time, I think, meaning of aforementioned is not different. But, I always had mistakes when I practiced TOEFL test. I have not understand how relationship that words with context of sentence, whether it is positive or negatif meaning.
I need your explanation, please..
Thank you..
:) :?:

[Cerberus™]

Yes, they often have roughly the same meaning. These words go with something that seems like a good argument, but does not carry weight for the conclusion, which is contrary to expectation. That is when there are used.
However, they interact with the structure of a sentence in different ways.

Inspite of: goes with a noun: "I like fish, in spite of my general dislike for meat".
Despite: is nearly the same as inspite of.

Although: goes with a clause: "I like fish, although I generally dislike meat."
(Eventhough is not a word.)

Though: is often the equivalent of although, but it can also be used as an afterthought; you then stick it behind a clause, as in: "I generally dislike meat; I do like fish, though."
Even though: is just a form of though with extra emphasis, but it cannot be used as an afterthought.

[Argiva]

Hi Toren and everyone..
I want to ask you for using word : " inspite of ; despite ; although ; eventhough ; even though". I am still confusing how to use the words in sentence. All this time, I think, meaning of aforementioned is not different. But, I always had mistakes when I practiced TOEFL test. I have not understand how relationship that words with context of sentence, whether it is positive or negatif meaning.
I need your explanation, please..
Thank you..
:wink:

[Argiva]

Hi Cerberus..
Thank you so much for your good explanation.. You response my question quickly..I'm happy, because I have just gained benefit can join this forum.
Now, I have a clue and understand how to use that conjunction.
Thanks..

[Torsten]

Hi, I suggest you read and listen to this: How to use the conjunctions?

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