Câu chấp nhận (Although / Though / Despite)

1 Although / Though - Mặc dù

Although/Though + S + V (mệnh đề đầu) Although it was raining, we went out. Although và Though gần như giống nhau Though thường dùng trong văn nói hơn

2 Despite / In spite of

Despite/In spite of + N/V-ing Despite the rain, we went out. In spite of being tired, she finished the work. → KHÔNG dùng: Despite of (sai) → Dùng: Despite (đúng)

3 So sánh cấu trúc

Although it was expensive, I bought it. ✓ Despite it was expensive, I bought it. ✗ Despite being expensive, I bought it. ✓ Despite the high price, I bought it. ✓