Fill the blanks with the correct linkers of contrast! (although,

Berikut ini adalah pertanyaan dari rewwaw2007 pada mata pelajaran B. inggris untuk jenjang Sekolah Menengah Atas

Fill the blanks with the correct linkers of contrast! (although, event though, despite, in spite of, however.1. Greg will not be able to attend the meeting. Event________________he will know all the results from the meeting.
2. Kenny got the job event ________________________ the fact that he didn't have any qualifications.
3. I really understand it's good and affordable. In_________________________, I don't like it.
4. —_____________________ George got up late, he arrived in time for the interview.
5. —_________________________ that they are good friends, they argue a lot.
6. —_________________________________ his health isn't too good, he never misses a class.
7. The building is very well maintained despite In _____________being an old property.
8. ________________________ I'm not a vegetarian, I rarely eat meat.
9. _______________being rich, Mario is rather unhappy.
10. They enjoyed the trip ___________________________ the bad weather.
11. We’ve never been to Argentina, ___________________________having relatives there
12. The children are studying now. ______________________ there's an interesting film on TV..
13. 12.____________________ her efforts, Tina failed the exam.
14. ____________________we were having difficulties, we felt optimistic.
15. You know what, __________________her car is old, she really loves it so much.

Jawaban dan Penjelasan

Berikut ini adalah pilihan jawaban terbaik dari pertanyaan diatas.

Jawaban:

Despite

Despite sebagai preposisi bermakna meskipun/walaupun/kendatipun/walau. Despite bermakna sama dengan in spite of dan although. Despite sedikit lebih formal daripada in spite of. Pola kalimat untuk Despite adalah sebagai berikut: despite + noun phrase Contoh kalimat:

Despite his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

He got the job despite his prison record.

In spite of

In spite of bermakna sama seperti despite dan although. Pola kalimat dari in spite of adalah sebagai berikut. in spite of + noun phrase Contoh kalimat:

In spite of his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

He got the job in spite of his prison record.

Note: Despite/in spite of lebih umum digunakan pada writing daripada speaking. Penggunaan despite/in spite of dapat ditukar.

Although/Even though/Though

Ketiganya merupakan subordinate conjunctions yang digunakan untuk menghubungkan dua klausa. Pola kalimat dari although/even though/though berbeda dengan despite/inspite of. Pola kalimat: although/even though/though + subject + verb + (complement) . . . Contoh kalimat:

Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.

He got the job even though he has a prison record.

Nah sekarang sudah paham kan tentang penggunaan dari despite, in spite of, although, even though, dan though. Jika ada pertanyaan silakan tuliskan pada kolom komentar. Jangan lupa kerjakan latihan soal dari materi di atas pada link di bawah ini. Pilihlah jawaban yang paling tepat untuk melengkapi kalimat rumpang di bawah ini.

1. ________ Claire’s sadness at losing the tournament, she managed to smile.

Though

In spite of

2. Catherine will take a plane ________ she dislikes flying.

despite

even though

3. _______ he has been absent frequently, he has managed to pass the exam.

Though

In spite of

4. ________ the bad weather, we are going to have a picnic.

In spite of

Though

5. The committee voted to ratify the amendment ________ the objections.

though

despite

6. ________ her dislike for milk, she drank it to keep herself warm.

Despite

Although

7. Cornelia ate the chocolate cake ________ she is on diet.

inspite of

even though

8. Ethan told me the secret ________ having promised not to do so.

even though

despite

9. We took many pictures ________ the sky was cloudy.

though

despite

10. Yvonne attended the class ________ she did not feel alert.

Semoga dengan pertanyaan yang sudah terjawab oleh pak775527 dapat membantu memudahkan mengerjakan soal, tugas dan PR sekolah kalian.

Apabila terdapat kesalahan dalam mengerjakan soal, silahkan koreksi jawaban dengan mengirimkan email ke yomemimo.com melalui halaman Contact

Last Update: Wed, 26 Apr 23