This card explains that 'despite' is a linking word used to introduce a contrast between two clauses, indicating an unexpected outcome.
This flashcard explains that 'despite' is used to introduce information that contrasts with the main clause, highlighting unexpected outcomes.
| Task | _________ the weather forecasts the city was hit by huge snowstorm. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | Therefore |
| b | Despite |
| c | However |
| d | Because |
| comment | When we want to show there is a surprising contrast between two statements in one sentence we use 'although, though, even though' and 'despite/in spite of + -ing/noun/pronoun'. Other given linking words do not relate to the meaning of the sentence. |
| topic | linking words |
| level | 2 |
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