Although and though are interchangeable. Though is more common in a less formal style.
Complete the following sentences using though or although.
An example is given below.
- I tried my level best. I couldn’t win the first rank.
- Although/though I tried my level best, I couldn’t win the first rank.
1............... my grandmother is very old, she can still read without glasses.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Although" and "Though" both introduce a contrasting clause before the main clause.
2............... he was very tired, he completed the work.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Though" and "Although" both introduce a contrasting clause before the main clause.
3............... the policemen ran fast, they couldn't catch the thief.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Though" and "Although" both introduce a real contrast, but "As though" means "as if."
4............... they gave him the best medical care, they could not save his life.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Though" and "Although" both introduce a contrasting clause before the main clause.
5............... he left home early, he arrived late.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Although" and "Though" both introduce a contrast between leaving early and arriving late.
6............... she had the required qualifications, she did not get the job.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Although" and "Though" both introduce a real contrast between having qualifications and not getting the job.
7............... they are rich, they lead simple lives.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Though" and "Although" both introduce a real contrast, but "As though" means "as if."
8............... she was ill, she went to work.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Though" and "Although" both come before a full clause such as "she was ill."
9............... our team played well, they could not win the championship.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Though" and "Although" both come before a full clause such as "our team played well."
10............... my grandmother can't read or write, she is wiser than most people.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
"Though" and "Although" both introduce a contrast between not reading or writing and being wise.
Answers
- Although / Though my grandmother is very old, she can still read without glasses.
- Though / Although he was very tired, he completed the work.
- Though / Although the policemen ran fast, they couldn’t catch the thief.
- Though / Although they gave him the best medical care, they could not save his life.
- Although / Though he left home early, he arrived late.
- Although / Though she had the required qualifications, she did not get the job.
- Though / Although they are rich, they lead simple lives.
- Though / Although she was ill, she went to work.
- Though / Although our team played well, they could not win the championship.
- Though / Although my grandmother can’t read or write, she is wiser than most people.
