8- (Done) What's the difference between THOUGH / ALTHOUGH / EVEN THOUGH?

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Answer: C) Although

Explanation: Although is commonly used at the beginning of a sentence to connect two contrasting ideas. “Although it was raining” introduces contrast naturally.

_____ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

A) Even though
B) Though
C) Although
D) Because

Answer: A) although

Explanation: Although joins two opposite ideas — being tired vs. going to the concert.

I went to the concert _____ I was really tired.

A) although
B) because
C) if
D) so

Answer: B) even though

Explanation: Even though shows strong contrast and emphasizes the speaker’s determination — “I’m sick” vs. “I’m going to work.”

I’m going to work _____ I’m sick.

A) because
B) even though
C) though
D) if

Answer: A) Even though

Explanation: Even though gives stronger emphasis than although, showing a clear contradiction between snowing and playing outside.

_____ it’s snowing, the children are playing outside.

A) Even though
B) Though
C) Although
D) Despite

Answer: C) though

Explanation: Though at the end of a sentence means but. It’s common in spoken English: “It’s expensive, though” = “But it’s expensive.”

I like that restaurant. It’s expensive, _____.

A) although
B) even though
C) though
D) but

Answer: A) even though

Explanation: Even though emphasizes the surprising fact that they were on time despite traffic.

We arrived on time, _____ the heavy traffic.

A) even though
B) although
C) though
D) because

Answer: C) Although

Explanation: Although at the start introduces a mild contrast — not a fan vs. still eating some.

_____ I’m not a big fan of pizza, I’ll have a slice.

A) Even though
B) Though
C) Although
D) Because

Answer: C) though

Explanation: Though works like but at the end of a sentence in everyday speech.

She bought a new phone. She doesn’t have much money, _____.

A) even though
B) although
C) though
D) but

Answer: A) though

Explanation: Though at the end of a sentence shows contrast — not studying vs. passing.

He didn’t study hard. He passed the exam, _____.

A) though
B) even though
C) because
D) although

Answer: B) Even though

Explanation: Even though gives strong emphasis to the unexpected result — being late but not getting in trouble.

_____ I was late, the teacher didn’t get angry.

A) Though
B) Even though
C) Although
D) Despite

Answer: C) Although

Explanation: Although fits naturally at the beginning for mild contrast. It’s less emphatic than even though.

_____ he was tired, he continued working on his project.

A) Though
B) Even though
C) Although
D) Despite

Answer: B) though

Explanation: Though at the end of a clause means but. Common in informal speech: “It was a bit long, though.”

I enjoyed the movie, _____ it was a bit long.

A) even though
B) though
C) although
D) despite

Answer: A) even though

Explanation: Even though expresses strong contrast — going out even though it’s late is surprising.

We went out for dinner _____ it was already late.

A) even though
B) although
C) though
D) however

Answer: A) Although

Explanation: Although introduces a weaker or neutral contrast, more natural in this context than even though.

_____ I don’t like coffee, I drink it sometimes.

A) Although
B) Though
C) Even though
D) Because

Answer: C) though

Explanation: Though at the end = “but”. It’s very natural in conversation: “He’s friendly. He can be shy, though.”

He’s friendly. He can be a little shy, _____.

A) although
B) even though
C) though
D) despite

Answer: C) Even though

Explanation: Even though emphasizes the surprising result — calling twice but no answer.

_____ I called her twice, she didn’t answer.

A) Although
B) Though
C) Even though
D) Despite

Answer: A) even though

Explanation: Even though fits well to emphasize the contrast with the weather forecast.

We’re still going hiking, _____ the weather forecast.

A) even though
B) though
C) although
D) despite

Answer: C) Although

Explanation: Although often appears with anyway or still to strengthen contrast in polite or neutral tone.

_____ it’s raining, we’re going to the beach anyway.

A) Though
B) Even though
C) Although
D) Despite

Answer: B) despite

Explanation: Despite (preposition) is followed by a noun — “her experience.”

She didn’t get the job, _____ her experience.

A) though
B) despite
C) although
D) even though

Answer: A) though

Explanation: Though at the end makes the sentence conversational: “He’s very kind, though.”

He looks serious. He’s very kind, _____.

A) though
B) even though
C) although
D) but

Answer: C) Despite

Explanation: Despite is followed by a noun or -ing form (being one of the best students).

_____ being one of the best students, he failed the test.

A) Even though
B) Although
C) Despite
D) Though

Answer: C) despite

Explanation: Despite = in spite of → use before nouns or -ing verbs (the rain).

I went jogging _____ the rain.

A) although
B) though
C) despite
D) even though

Answer: C) Even though

Explanation: Even though + anyway gives strong emphasis — emphasizing determination despite the cost.

_____ it was expensive, she bought the dress anyway.

A) Though
B) Although
C) Even though
D) Despite

Answer: D) In spite of

Explanation: In spite of and despite are followed by nouns/gerunds, not clauses. “In spite of their efforts” is correct.

_____ their efforts, they couldn’t finish on time.

A) Though
B) Although
C) Even though
D) In spite of

Answer: A) even though

Explanation: Even though = strong contradiction — perfect when the second idea clearly opposes the first.

He went to work, _____ he was feeling sick.

A) even though
B) though
C) although
D) despite

Answer: B) though

Explanation: Though at the end adds a conversational contrast — “They lost the game, though.”

They kept smiling, _____ they lost the game.

A) even though
B) though
C) although
D) in spite of

Answer: A) even though

Explanation: Even though emphasizes the unexpected contrast.

She stayed calm, _____ everyone else was shouting.

A) even though
B) though
C) although
D) despite

Answer: B) though

Explanation: Though is informal and natural at sentence end.

He’s quite reliable. He’s often late, _____.

A) even though
B) though
C) although
D) despite

Answer: B) Although

Explanation: Although is ideal in formal or written contexts — polite disagreement.

_____ I respect his opinion, I don’t agree with it.

A) Though
B) Although
C) Even though
D) Despite

Answer: C) in spite of

Explanation: In spite of (like despite) is used before a noun — “the injury.”

He finished the marathon, _____ the injury.

A) even though
B) although
C) in spite of
D) though