English · Chapter 20 · Lesson 9 · Grammar primer
Linking words
However, although, despite, whereas, therefore - what each one joins, and the split that trips everyone: 'despite' takes a noun, 'although' takes a clause.
The lesson is a long-form read rather than a flashcard session. Open the primer below, work through it once, then come back and continue with the next lesson.
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