Hi everyone. It's Jennifer from English with Jennifer. Let's talk about the word "though."
Though. This word has two different uses, so we're going to make sure you understand the difference.
First, we can use it like "although" or "even though." It expresses a contrast.
We use "though" to introduce a surprising or contrasting idea.
We form an adverb clause with "though," which means "though" functions as a
subordinating conjunction. It joins ideas together. Here's an example.
Though I know too much sugar isn't good, I admit I have a sweet tooth.
I can also flip this around and say, "I admit I have a sweet tooth,
though I know too much sugar isn't good."
The adverb clause is part of a complex sentence.
There's an independent clause and a dependent clause.
In this example, I can also use "although" and "even though."
The words do the same job. Although I know too much sugar isn't good... Even though I know
too much sugar isn't good... All three words, all three conjunctions express a contrast.
It's useful to know different structures that allow you to express
basically the same ideas. Can you rewrite these two sentences using "but"?
Here's how I'd rewrite them. I really love chocolate and pastries,
but I try to limit how much sugar I eat.
Cake isn't healthy, but it's okay to treat yourself to a slice every now and then.
How would you complete this sentence? Though I had to stay home all week...
You can tell me your idea in the comments.
Now here's the second use of "though." We can use it like "however" -- another word of contrast.
In this use, we place "though" at the end of a sentence. Take a look.
I enjoyed the dinner a lot. I didn't eat much, though. I had eaten a big lunch.
I see my neighbors almost every day, I haven't seen Mr. Riley in a few days, though.
Quick quiz. Listen to these two statements.
One. I'd love to watch that movie. I'm a little tired, though. Maybe tomorrow night? Two.
Movies are entertaining. However, we must not forget the value of reading quality fiction.
Now which statement is more typical of spoken English?
One. Right? The first statement is what I would say. The second statement is what I would write.
Both "though" and "however" express a contrast.
"However" is something that we use more in writing, and it sounds a bit more formal,
so think of "though" as a contrast word used in spoken English.
How would you complete this statement? They say you should exercise a few times a week...though.
Again you can tell me your idea in the comments.
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