Connectors

Although

However = Nevertheless

Despite

In spite of

SITUATION: they didn't study BUT they passed

1- NOUN= In spite of/ Despite their lack of study, they passed

2- ING FORM= In spite of/ Despite not studying, they passed (ING)

3- THE FACT THAT= In spite of/ Despite the fact that they didn't study, they passed (the fact that)

NEVER= In spite of/Despite they didn't study, they passed

"However' indicates that the relationship between the two independent clauses is one of contrast or opposition. It starts a sentence that shows contrast with the previous sentence. It can also be used at the end of a sentence.

We didn't want to go to the party. However, we decided to go.

We didn't want to go to the party. We, however, decided to go.

We didn't want to go to the party. We decided to go, however.