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