LESSON 129 · CONJUNCTIONS AND CONNECTORS
Understanding the topic · English notes
Although and even though introduce clauses. Despite and in spite of normally introduce noun phrases or -ing forms; they can take the fact that plus a clause.
Although/though introduce a clause with a subject and verb. Despite/in spite of normally take a noun phrase or -ing form. Although…but is normally unnecessary for the same contrast in standard writing.
വിഷയം മനസ്സിലാക്കാം · മലയാളം നോട്ട്സ്
Although-ന് clause; despite-ന് noun അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ing രൂപം ഉപയോഗിക്കാം.
Although-ന് ശേഷം subject, verb ഉള്ള clause വേണം. Despite-ന് noun അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ing രൂപം നൽകുക. Although ഉണ്ടായാൽ അതേ contrast-ന് വീണ്ടും but ചേർക്കേണ്ടതില്ല.
Sentence pattern · പ്രയോഗരീതി
although it rained; despite the rain
Remember: Avoid despite of and a redundant although … but pairing.
Natural examples with Malayalam meanings
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Although I was tired, I carried on.
ക്ഷീണമുണ്ടായിരുന്നെങ്കിലും ഞാൻ തുടർന്നു.
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We set off despite the heavy rain.
കനത്ത മഴയുണ്ടായിട്ടും ഞങ്ങൾ പുറപ്പെട്ടു.
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Even though she was nervous, she spoke clearly.
ഭയമുണ്ടായിരുന്നെങ്കിലും അവൾ വ്യക്തമായി സംസാരിച്ചു.
Phrasal verbs in context · അർത്ഥം
- carry on = continue / തുടരുക
- set off = start a journey / പുറപ്പെടുക
Practice · പരിശീലനം
Try these without looking at the examples. For open tasks, other natural answers may be correct.
- Complete the sentence using the meaning in the notes: ________ I was tired, I carried on.
- Say this in English: കനത്ത മഴയുണ്ടായിട്ടും ഞങ്ങൾ പുറപ്പെട്ടു.
- Restore the highlighted grammar or punctuation from example 3: ________ she was nervous, she spoke clearly.
- What does carry on mean in example 1? Give the meaning in English or Malayalam.
- Write or say your own sentence using this lesson’s pattern. Use a real situation from your life, then explain the grammar choice.
Answers and learning check · ഉത്തരങ്ങളും വിശദീകരണവും
- Although. Although I was tired, I carried on.
- We set off despite the heavy rain.
- Even though. Even though she was nervous, she spoke clearly.
- carry on = continue / തുടരുക
- Model: Even though she was nervous, she spoke clearly. Your wording can differ. Check the sentence against the explanation and pattern above.
Why this pattern works
Although/though introduce a clause with a subject and verb. Despite/in spite of normally take a noun phrase or -ing form. Although…but is normally unnecessary for the same contrast in standard writing.
Although-ന് ശേഷം subject, verb ഉള്ള clause വേണം. Despite-ന് noun അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ing രൂപം നൽകുക. Although ഉണ്ടായാൽ അതേ contrast-ന് വീണ്ടും but ചേർക്കേണ്ടതില്ല.