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Linking devices of contrast

Learning English Grammar

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Despite the Fact They Were Quite Difficult

Despite is followed by the i and g form of the verb. We can also use a noun phrase instead of an i, n g, verb. While and whereas are used mainly for contrasting facts. These words can go at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. And now it's quiz time - complete this sentence with either a, althogh or b, despite.

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