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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 26 Expressing contrast Grammar & Usage
Grammar & Usage

Unit 26 Expressing contrast
Ways to express contrast
Grammar Practice
Part A Part B Part C Part D Part E
Language Practice
Part A Part B
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There are several ways to express contrast, i.e. the difference(s)

when two or more people, objects or situations are compared.
Use Examples Remarks
 but, yet She had failed twice, Reminder: We don’t use but and
but/yet she did not although/though
give up. together in a sentence.
 Wrong: Although the
restaurant was
crowded, but they
managed to find a
table.
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 although, Although/Even We can put although/though/even

though, though she had failed though after the main clause.
even though twice, she did not give
She did not give up
up.
although she had failed
Compare: twice.
She had failed twice, Even though is stronger in meaning
but she didn’t give up. than although.
In a more informal style, we may
Teacher’s notes use though instead of although.
Though she’d failed twice,
she didn’t give up.
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 although, Although/Even We can also put though at the end

though, though she had failed of a sentence.
even though twice, she did not give
She’d failed twice. She didn’t
up.
give up, though.
Compare:
She had failed twice,
but she didn’t give up.
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 still, all the She had failed twice. We use these words to join ideas
same, even Still/All the same/ expressed in two sentences. We can
so, however, Even so/However/ also use however + adverb/
nevertheless Nevertheless, she did adjective:
not give up.
However hard he tried, he
could not change her mind.
Compare: He tried hard.
However, he could
not change her
mind.
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 In spite of, In spite of her We can also say in spite of/despite

despite + previous failure, she the fact that.
noun/-ing did not give up.
In spite of/Despite the fact
that she had failed twice,
Despite feeling unwell,
she did not give up.
she went to the party.
Teacher’s notes
 while, He is reckless and

whereas talkative,
while/whereas his
brother is reserved and /
quiet.
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 no matter/ No matter how he We can also use matter with the

how/what/ tried, he could not expression ‘it doesn’t’:
where, etc. persuade her.
It doesn’t matter what you
No matter what he (may) say/how you (may)
said, he could not try, you won’t change her
persuade her. mind.
Teacher’s notes
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 adjective/ Hard as he tried, he

adverb + as could not persuade
her.
Bad as the weather
was, they still enjoyed
/
their holiday.
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 for all + For all his efforts, he We use for all in the same way as
noun could not persuade in spite of/despite, but for all can
her. be followed by a clause (subject +
verb).
In spite of/Despite his efforts,
he could not persuade her.
For all he did, he could not
persuade her.
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Grammar Practice
Complete the following sentences by using but + a suitable
phrase from the box. Each phrase can be used ONCE only.
The first one has been done for you.
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1 but she
She was not sure if she could finish in time, ____________
managed to do so with 10 minutes to spare.
________________________________________________
2 but she still helped us.

She was busy, ____________________________________
________________________________________________
3 but he has
My father used to be a heavy smoker, _________________
given up now.
________________________________________________
4 but they managed

The traffic was congested, __________________________
to arrive on time.
________________________________________________
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5 but she
We offered to help her carry the books, ________________
said she could manage.
________________________________________________
6 but
Mr Chan was concerned about the price, _______________
it turned out to be quite reasonable.
________________________________________________
7 but their enthusiasm

The cast was inexperienced, _________________________
made the play worth watching.
________________________________________________
8 but I didn’t see Belinda.

I was at the party, _________________________________
________________________________________________
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Combine each of the following sentence pairs using

although/though. The first one has been done for you.
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1 The restaurant is famous. The food is not expensive.

Although/Though the restaurant is famous, the
________________________________________________
food is not expensive.
________________________________________________
2 There have been reports of flooding. Tourists are still

arriving.
Although/Though there have been reports of
________________________________________________
flooding, tourists are still arriving.
________________________________________________
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3 Sally has been training. She hasn’t neglected her studies.

Although/Though Sally has been training, she
________________________________________________
hasn’t neglected her studies.
________________________________________________
4 The night was hot. He slept soundly. Teacher’s notes
Although/Though the night was hot, he slept

________________________________________________
soundly.
________________________________________________
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5 Maggie didn’t feel tired. She thought she should still take a
short rest.
Although/Though Maggie didn’t feel tired, she
________________________________________________
thought she should still take a short rest.
________________________________________________
6 Commuters aren’t worried about traffic delays. There are road

works.
Although/Though there are road works,
________________________________________________
commuters aren’t worried abut traffic delays.
________________________________________________
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7 The team won the game. Two of its top players were absent.
Although/Though two of the team’s top players
________________________________________________
were absent, the team won the game.
________________________________________________
8 Sam has a busy job. He still finds time to do charity and

community work.
Although/Though Sam has a busy job, he still
________________________________________________
finds time to do charity and community work.
________________________________________________
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Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct

words from the brackets. The first one has been done for
you.
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1 but
Eva was here this morning, ________________ (in spite of/
but) she didn’t stay long.
2 His fever hasn’t gone down __________________

even though (even
though/but) he’s taken some pills.
3 although
I think the plan will work, ___________________
(although/despite) it’s quite a different approach.
4 Despite
_________________ (Although/Despite) her success, she
remains modest.
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5 though
They decided to hold the picnic as planned, ____________
(though/in spite of) there was a chance of rain.
6 Despite
________________ (However/Despite) her shyness, she
had a wonderful time.
7 Still
I know you are tired. ________________ (Still/Though), I
think you should finish your homework before you go to
bed.
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8 Though
________________ (No matter/Though) it was a public
holiday, the beach wasn’t too busy.
9 Even so
It was after midnight. ________________ (Even so/
Even though), there were many people in Causeway Bay.
while
10 There are many restaurants in this street ________________
(while/in spite of) there aren’t many in the street behind it.
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Rewrite these sentences. Use in spite of/despite/in spite

of the fact that/despite the fact that. The first one has
been done for you.
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1 Although she was delighted, she managed to control her

emotions.
In spite of/Despite her delight/In spite of the fact
________________________________________________
that/Despite the fact that she was delighted
_______________________________________________ ,
she managed to control her emotions.
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2 Although Tony was patient, he found it difficult to get along

with her.
In spite of/Despite his patience/In spite of the
________________________________________________
fact that/Despite the fact that he was patient
_______________________________________________ ,
Tony found it difficult to get along with her.
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3 Though Rose was young, she knew the importance of hard

work.
In spite of/Despite her youth/young age/In spite
________________________________________________
of the fact that/Despite the fact that she was
________________________________________________
young
_______________________________________________ ,
Rose knew the importance of hard work.
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4 Though the room wasn’t large, it still held all the guests
comfortably.
In spite of/Despite its size/In spite of the fact that/
________________________________________________
Despite the fact that it wasn’t large
_______________________________________________ ,
the room still held all the guests comfortably.
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5 Though the teacher had given him advice, he was reluctant to

spend more time reading.
In spite of/Despite the teacher’s advice/In spite
________________________________________________
of the fact that/Despite the fact that the teacher
________________________________________________
had given him advice
_______________________________________________ ,
he was reluctant to spend more time reading.
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6 Although the mountain is high, people from all over the

world enjoy trying to climb it.
In spite of/Despite its height/the mountain’s
________________________________________________
height/In spite of the fact that/Despite the fact
________________________________________________
that the mountain is high
_______________________________________________ ,
people from all over the world enjoy trying to climb it.
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7 Although Melissa was nervous, she delivered an excellent

speech.
In spite of/Despite her nervousness/In spite
________________________________________________
of/Despite the fact that she was nervous
_______________________________________________ ,
Melissa delivered an excellent speech.
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8 Though the house was in poor condition, the man was keen to
buy it.
In spite of/Despite its poor condition/In spite
________________________________________________
of/Despite the fact that the house/it was in poor
________________________________________________
condition
_______________________________________________ ,
the man was keen to buy it.
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Rewrite the following sentences, replacing but with the

words given in brackets and by following any instructions given.
The first one has been done for you.
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1 He lived in the New Territories but he was the first to arrive.

(although)
Although he lived in the New Territories, he was
________________________________________________
the first to arrive.
________________________________________________
2 He was very strong but he couldn’t lift the table. (even

though)
Even though he was very strong, he couldn’t lift
________________________________________________
the table.
________________________________________________
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3 They have a car but they rarely use it. (Rewrite as two
sentences using however.)
They have a car. However, they rarely use it.
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4 Mr Lee has relatives in China, but he does not often see them.
(however)
Mr Lee has relatives in China, however, he does
________________________________________________
not often see them.
________________________________________________
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5 It was quite cool, but the beach was full of families having fun.
(even though.)
Even though it was quite cool, the beach was
________________________________________________
full of families having fun.
________________________________________________
6 The old man has plenty of money, but he is careful not to spend
excessively. (Rewrite as two sentences using still.)
The old man has plenty of money. Still, he is
________________________________________________
careful not to spend excessively.
________________________________________________
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7 It was raining, but they decided to go to the cinema. (despite

the fact that)
Despite the fact that it was raining, they decided
________________________________________________
to go to the cinema.
________________________________________________
8 He told us everything would be all right, but I couldn’t help

feeling apprehensive. (Rewrite as two sentences using
nevertheless.)
He told us everything would be all right.
________________________________________________
Nevertheless, I couldn’t help feeling apprehensive.
________________________________________________
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9 She had revised thoroughly for the test, but she still felt
nervous. (Rewrite as two sentences using all the same.)
She had revised thoroughly for the test. All the
________________________________________________
same, she still felt nervous.
________________________________________________
10 No matter what you decide, we’ll always stand by your

decision. (Begin with It doesn’t matter.)
It doesn’t matter what you decide, we’ll always
________________________________________________
stand by your decision.
________________________________________________
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Language Practice
Complete the following article by using the most suitable
word for each blank. The first one has been done for you.
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Hundreds (1) grave sweepers flocked to of

(1) ____________
cemeteries across the Territory yesterday to

mark Chung Yeung Festival, (2) the poor despite
(2) ____________
weather.
(3) Tsuen Wan and Cheung Sha Wan, some In

(3) ____________
grave sweepers said they were not concerned

taken
about the weather as they had (4) precautions for (4) ____________
the heat.
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Others (5) long-sleeved shirts and trousers and wore

(5) ____________
used anti-mosquito spray. ‘We don’t think there

will be (6) mosquitoes,’ one of them said, ‘ (7) many
(6) ____________
it’s sensible to take precautions.’ but

(7) ____________
The Fire Services Department was called 88

times to fight hill fires.
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At Ping Yeung, Ta Kwu Ling, three grave

sweepers were trapped for nearly 30 minutes
(8) several small fires broke (9) on the when
(8) ____________
hillside. The grave sweepers were eventually out

(9) ____________
led (10) safety by firefighters. to

(10) ____________
Each year, the government holds publicity

campaigns to (11) the public about the warn
(11) ____________
increased risk of hill fires during grave-

sweeping periods.
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Yesterday, about 100 volunteers (12) the Yuen from

(12) ____________
Long District Fire Safety Committee handed out

(13) ____________
bottles/
(13) fire prevention leaflets and (14) of
containers
(14) ____________
water to grave sweepers and residents at Ha
Tsuen, Kam Tin and San Tin.
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Complete the following passage by choosing the best word(s)

from the options below. The first one has been done for you
as an example.
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ew Zealand artist Margaret Piggot shifts uneasily (1)

N her armchair. ‘I’m not (2) to this,’ she says before the
interview (3) . ‘I’ve never wanted this kind of attention.’ (4)
her unwillingness, (5) the first Western female artist to have
her Chinese paintings (6) at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine
Arts, her fame seems inevitable.
(1) A in (2) A like

B underneath B wanted
C at C used
D by D wish
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(3) A to begin (4) A Although

B begins B In spite
C began C Despite
D begun D Even so
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(5) A as (6) A to display

B with B exhibited
C like C showed
D because of D auction
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Piggot is the wife of a diplomat. It was her husband’s

job (7) brought her to Hong Kong four years ago and, (8) ,
into contact (9) a group of Mainland artists in Guangzhou.
(10) today, Piggot finds it hard to explain the events (11) to
her first exhibition, (12) more than 50 pieces of her work
were (13) .
(7) A to (8) A subsequently

B that B however
C why C as if
D as a result D all the same
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were (13) .
(9) A into (10) A From

B with B Starting
C from C To begin
D by D Even
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were (13) .
(11) A caused (12) A the time

B the reason B in which
C at which C in
D that lead D which
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were (13) .
(13) A on display
B sale
C showing
D exhibit
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After a short stint as an art teacher in Malaysia (14)

she learned many local art forms, Piggot went to China in
1977. ‘At that time I knew very (15) about China (16) it
was just opening up to the West,’ she said.
(14) A there (15) A not many

B which B few
C in there C a few
D where D little
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After a short stint as an art teacher in Malaysia (14)

she learned many local art forms, Piggot went to China in
1977. ‘At that time I knew very (15) about China (16) it
was just opening up to the West,’ she said.
(16) A as
B whereas
C and while
D as soon as
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(17) her stay in Guangzhou, she (18) to meet Ye

Zhixiong, a sculptor and English teacher at the Guangzhou
Academy of Fine Arts. When she moved to Hong Kong,
she again met Ye, (19) introduced her to Guangzhou
artists Lin Fong-qing and Fang Chu-xiong. Fang
became her teacher and a major (20) on her work.
(17) A At (18) A glad

B During B unexpectedly
C When C in surprise
D On D happened
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(17) her stay in Guangzhou, she (18) to meet Ye

Zhixiong, a sculptor and English teacher at the Guangzhou
Academy of Fine Arts. When she moved to Hong Kong,
she again met Ye, (19) introduced her to Guangzhou
artists Lin Fong-qing and Fang Chu-xiong. Fang
became her teacher and a major (20) on her work.
(19) A whom (20) A influence

B who B pressure
C he C inspire
D him D encouraging
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 26 Expressing contrast Grammar & Usage

Grammar & Usage

There are several ways to express contrast, i.e. the difference(s)

Use Examples Remarks

Use Examples Remarks

 although, Although/Even We can put although/though/even

Use Examples Remarks

 although, Although/Even We can also put though at the end

Use Examples Remarks

Use Examples Remarks

 In spite of, In spite of her We can also say in spite of/despite

 while, He is reckless and

Use Examples Remarks

 no matter/ No matter how he We can also use matter with the

Use Examples Remarks

 adjective/ Hard as he tried, he

Use Examples Remarks

2 but she still helped us.

4 but they managed

7 but their enthusiasm

8 but I didn’t see Belinda.

Combine each of the following sentence pairs using

1 The restaurant is famous. The food is not expensive.

2 There have been reports of flooding. Tourists are still

3 Sally has been training. She hasn’t neglected her studies.

4 The night was hot. He slept soundly. Teacher’s notes

Although/Though the night was hot, he slept

6 Commuters aren’t worried about traffic delays. There are road

8 Sam has a busy job. He still finds time to do charity and

Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct

2 His fever hasn’t gone down __________________

Rewrite these sentences. Use in spite of/despite/in spite

1 Although she was delighted, she managed to control her

2 Although Tony was patient, he found it difficult to get along

3 Though Rose was young, she knew the importance of hard

5 Though the teacher had given him advice, he was reluctant to

6 Although the mountain is high, people from all over the

7 Although Melissa was nervous, she delivered an excellent

Rewrite the following sentences, replacing but with the

1 He lived in the New Territories but he was the first to arrive.

2 He was very strong but he couldn’t lift the table. (even

7 It was raining, but they decided to go to the cinema. (despite

8 He told us everything would be all right, but I couldn’t help

10 No matter what you decide, we’ll always stand by your

Hundreds (1) grave sweepers flocked to of

cemeteries across the Territory yesterday to

(3) Tsuen Wan and Cheung Sha Wan, some In

grave sweepers said they were not concerned

Others (5) long-sleeved shirts and trousers and wore

used anti-mosquito spray. ‘We don’t think there

it’s sensible to take precautions.’ but

The Fire Services Department was called 88

At Ping Yeung, Ta Kwu Ling, three grave

hillside. The grave sweepers were eventually out

led (10) safety by firefighters. to

Each year, the government holds publicity

increased risk of hill fires during grave-

Yesterday, about 100 volunteers (12) the Yuen from

Long District Fire Safety Committee handed out

Complete the following passage by choosing the best word(s)

ew Zealand artist Margaret Piggot shifts uneasily (1)

(1) A in (2) A like

ew Zealand artist Margaret Piggot shifts uneasily (1)