although /much as/ even though /even if
為連接詞，連接兩個完整子句(有主詞有動詞)，表示「儘管、雖然」。引導的子句可置於主要子句之前或之後，中間用逗點隔開。
Although+ S + V, S + V
Though+ S + V, S + V
Even though S + V, S + V.
Even if S + V, S + V.
much as S + V, S + V.
以上的句型皆不可再加連接詞but。
口訣:雖然有(Although )O肉，但是(but) 把特不想吃 (有O肉就沒有把特)
We are also slowly killing the planet, even though we might not be aware of it（我們也在慢慢殺害地球，雖然我們可能沒有意識到。）
James never goes to school late , even though he has to spend two hours getting there every day.
（James上學從不遲到，雖然他每天去上學要花上兩個小時。）
Much as I am willing to go with you, I have plenty of homework to do now.(儘管我想跟你去，但是我現在有很多作業要做)
Despite/For all/With all/Notwithstanding/in spite of
Despite + N/ V-ing , S + V
For all + N/ V-ing , S + V
With all + N/ V-ing , S + V
Notwithstanding + N/ V-ing , S + V
Despite the fact that + S + V, S + V
in spite of/regardless of + N/V-ing
in spite of/regardless of the fact that + S + V
表「雖然；儘管」，為介系詞，後面只能接名詞、動名詞或是加上 the fact that 後接子句，逗點之後再接主要子句。
Despite 後不接of /要使用of 需使用in spite of或regardless of
Despite the cold weather, Sam still went swimming in the lake.
= In spite of the cold weather, Sam still went swimming in the lake.
儘管天氣很冷，山姆還是去湖中游泳。
We found our way home despite losing our map.
= We found our way home in spite of losing our map.
儘管弄丟了地圖，我們還是找到回家的路。
（C）1. My brother acts like a child, _____he’s in his middle thirties. (A) rather (B) even (C) even though (D) however
（D）2._____ my great-grandmother is 92 years old, she has a good memory and can walk without a walking stick. (A) Because (B) But (C) So that (D) Even though
| 形容詞 副詞 + as[though] S + V , ……….. 雖然…；儘管… 分詞 as, though都是「雖然」的意思。 動詞原形 |
(1) 她雖是一名學生，卻賺入百萬元。
Although she is a student, she earns million dollars.
= Student as she is, she earns million dollars. 冠詞要去掉
(2) 她雖然很美麗，但卻什麼也不會。
Although she is beautiful, she is bad at everything.
= Beautiful though she is, she is bad at everything.
(3) 即使他去試，他也不可能成功。
Although he may try, he can not succeed.
= Try as he may, he can not succeed. 甚至連動詞也可以移前
( ) 1.______ her disappointment at the results, Kelly seemed to remain calm.
(A) Although (B) However (C) In spite of (D) When it comes to
( ) 2. Despite______ up late, we were able to get to the meeting on time.
(A) get (B) getting (C) to get (D) got
( ) 3._____her doctor told her to rest, she still worked hard day and night.
(A) Though (B) Regardless of (C) Except for (D) But for
( ) 4. The boy went out without a jacket ______the cold weather.
(A) along with (B) far from (C) in addition to (D) in spite of
( ) 5. Despite _____ he was only ten, Jeff could run faster than any other kid in the school. (A) × (B) of (C) that (D) the fact that
參考答案：C B A D D
會考歷屆試題
( A ) 1. _______ Annie knows fast food is not good for her health, she still eats it. 【102-4】
(A) Although (B) Because (C) If (D) When
( C ) 2. Dad: Are you going out? It’s really late now.
Mitch: I know, but it’s the last day to buy tickets to the World Cup games, _______ I must go. 【101-18】
(A) if (B) or (C) so (D) though
( B ) 3. Elsa hates（討厭）going shopping,_______ she went last night when her grandpa asked
her to buy some medicine for him. 【99-1-11】 (A) because (B) but (C) if (D) so
( C ) 4. _____ Joe looks strong, in fact, he gets sick easily. 【97-1-7】
(A) Because (B) If (C) Though (D) When
國考教甄試題
8. ________, but he never lost heart. He kept on experimenting on new materials for his project.
(A) Even though Jerry had failed several times
(B) While Jason’s proposal was rejected
(C) Collin failed on his experiment again
(D) Chris having failed several times
112 臺中市政府教育局受託辦理本市立國民中學教師甄選(第八題) Ans:C
(A) Even though Jerry had failed several times→even though 即使不會與but連用
(B) While Jason’s proposal was rejected→while為連接詞,不會再使用but
(C) Collin failed on his experiment again
(D) Chris having failed several times→ving p.p.的格式完全時態錯誤
科林的實驗再次失敗，但他從未灰心。他不斷為他的項目試驗新材料
- Because/so/because of 用法
- When 與while使用差別
- when before after從屬連接詞
- neither…nor/either..or…/not only…but(also)
- As soon as /Once/ On+ v-ing/ Hardly when 一~就~文法
- although /Much as/ Despite 雖然…但是…文法句型
- No matter 不論… 文法
- 英語表達連接、轉折、舉例、總結的用語
- 對等連接詞 相關連接詞
- 英文連接詞總整理