Contrast Clauses - Grammar Question Writing
Practise contrast clauses at B2 level by completing questions, writing personal answers and putting words in order. Includes a model, partner practice and a separate key with sample answers and guidance on alternatives.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Model and grammar reminder
- Question completion and personal answers
- Word-order practice
- Answer key with sample responses and teacher guidance
Write contrasts with full clauses or noun/-ing phrases, as the connector requires.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Give learners page 1 and retain the page 2 key for checking. The personal responses are examples, not answers learners must copy.
- Compare although it rained with in spite of getting soaked in the walking example.
- Complete A about weather, persistent practice, tiredness and a recommendation with a drawback, then explain the unexpected positive result.
- Reorder B's staying in rain, costly enjoyment and going out tired questions; ask a partner to defend a choice.
Support and extension
Use although/even though + clause, and despite/in spite of + noun or -ing. Avoid despite of and an unnecessary but after although; check that the person feeling tired matches the intended actor.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
