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    Contrastive Conjunction: After in Order (That) Unless

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    1. Even though and even if are subordinating conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses contrasting with independent clauses, similar to although. Even though implies a stronger contrast than although. Unless is similar to if not and can replace it in some conditional sentences, especially with present tenses referring to the future. 2. However can also be used to join contrasting clauses, appearing either at the beginning or within clauses. 3. If the conjunction is though, although, even though or even if, the dependent clause introduced is called a concessive clause, implying a concession despite something in the independent clause.

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    1. Even though and even if are subordinating conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses contrasting with independent clauses, similar to although. Even though implies a stronger contrast than although. Unless is similar to if not and can replace it in some conditional sentences, especially with present tenses referring to the future. 2. However can also be used to join contrasting clauses, appearing either at the beginning or within clauses. 3. If the conjunction is though, although, even though or even if, the dependent clause introduced is called a concessive clause, implying a concession despite something in the independent clause.

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    1. Even though and even if are subordinating conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses contrasting with independent clauses, similar to although. Even though implies a stronger contrast than although. Unless is similar to if not and can replace it in some conditional sentences, especially with present tenses referring to the future. 2. However can also be used to join contrasting clauses, appearing either at the beginning or within clauses. 3. If the conjunction is though, although, even though or even if, the dependent clause introduced is called a concessive clause, implying a concession despite something in the independent clause.

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    1. Even though and even if are subordinating conjunctions that introduce dependent clauses contrasting with independent clauses, similar to although. Even though implies a stronger contrast than although. Unless is similar to if not and can replace it in some conditional sentences, especially with present tenses referring to the future. 2. However can also be used to join contrasting clauses, appearing either at the beginning or within clauses. 3. If the conjunction is though, although, even though or even if, the dependent clause introduced is called a concessive clause, implying a concession despite something in the independent clause.

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    Contrastive Conjunction

    A Conjuction is a word that connects or joins together words, phrases, clauses, or


    sentences. There are two kinds of conjuctions, a primary class of Coordinating
    Conjunctions and a secondary class called Subordinating or Subordinate Conjunctions.
    There are also words called Conjunctive Adverbs; these conjunctive adverbs sometimes
    act a bit like conjunctions, but at other times act like plain old adverbs.
    Contrastive conjuction always introduces a dependent clause, tying it to an
    independent clause. The clauses can go in any order; that is, the independent or the
    dependent clause can come first in the sentences, but in either order, the first word of the
    dependent (or subordinate) clause will be the subordinating conjunction.
    These words are commonly used as contrastive conjunctions.

    after in order (that) unless


    although In so far as until
    as in that when
    as far as lest whenever
    as soon as no matter how where
    As if Now that Wherever
    As though Once Whether
    Because Provided (that) While
    Before Since Why
    Even if So that
    Even though Supposing (that)
    How Than
    If That
    In as much as though
    In case (that) till

    1. Even though, even if


    a. Even though and even if are also used as subordinating conjunctions in the same
    way as although/though.
    For examples:
     Even though Bob studied very hard, he still failed his English tests.
     Even if Bob studied very hard, he still failed his English tests.

    b. Even though is similar to although but it makes a stronger contrast.


    For example:
     Even though I cycle to work, I don’t feel very fit.

    c. Even if means ‘whether or not’.


    For examples:
     Even if you run, you’ll still be late. (You’ll be late whether you run or not).
     I feel tired even if I go to bed early. (I feel tired whether I go to bed early
    or not).
    2. Unless
    a. Unless is similar in meaning to if not and can be used instead of if not in certain
    types of conditional sentences.
    b. We normally use unless with present tenses when we are referring to the future.
    For examples:
     You won’t get in to see the show, if you don’t have reserved seats.
    Or
     Unless you have reserved seats, you won’t get in to see the show.

     Let’s play tennis on Saturday, if it’s not raining.


    Or
     Let’s play tennig on Saturday, unless it’s raining.

    c. However, we cannot use unless in questions.


     What will you do if you don’t pass those exams?
     If I don’t pass those exams, I won’t be able to study in Australia
     I won’t be able to study in Australia, unless I pass those exams.

    d. Unless can be used with a past participle in reduced clause, when you choose to
    omit the subject words and the auxiliary verbs within the brackets in the examples
    below.
     Don’t shut down the computers unless (you are) instructed to do so, Just
    log off.
     Unless (he is) given sufficient warning of the consequences, he will
    continue to misbehave.

    3. However
    a. These sentences can also be written using however.
     He was happy in his new home. However, he missed his friends and
    family.
     There are numerous ways to learn a language. However, the best is
    through a combination of study and application.

    b. Consider the last example, However does not always have to appear at the
    beginning of a sentences but may appear between the subject and verb in a clause,
    as in:
     There are numerous ways to learn language. The best, however, is through
    a combination of study and application.

    c. Or however may appear between two clauses in a sentence, as in:


     He though he knew a lot about the rainforest. While talking with a
    scientist, however, he realized that he had much to learn.
    Concessive Clause
    If the conjunction word is any of these though, although, even though and even if, that
    clause is called Concessive Clause.

    For examples:
     Although Benjamin has a car, he doesn’t often drive it.
    (The clause with although can come at the end).
     We found a table, although the cafe was crowded.

    Though and even though:


    Though is informal. It means the same as although.
     Though/although I liked the sweater, I decided not to but it.
     I liked the sweater. I decided not to buy it, although.

    Even though is stronger, more emphatic than although.


     Lazar looked quite fresh, even though he had been playing squash.
     Even though you dislike John, you should try to be nice to him.

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