althoughと言う単語は受験英語でも良く出てきました。
似たような意味で良く使われるのが
in spite ofとかdespiteと言うモノがあります。
使い方はシンプルですが、ミスなく使えるでしょうか？
この三つの単語の使い方を再確認して迷わないようにしましょう。
１．although ～だけれども
基本パターン➡ Although ＋ 主語 ＋ 動詞
Although we were all tired, we tried to finish the work.
Although she is poor, she is supporting children the community.
Although he is very young, he is running his own business.
Although he has an old car, he bought a new car last month.
Although she is ill, she went to the office to have a meeting.
2. in spite of ～だけれども
基本パターン➡ in spite of ＋ 名詞/代名詞
in spite of ＋ 動詞ing
She is always smiling in spite of her illness.
In spite of his efforts, he failed to execute the contract.
In spite of her age, she is leading a group of senior staff.
In spite of the communication barrier, they fell in love at first sight.
In spite of rain, they went out for cycling.
３．despite ～だけれども
基本パターン➡ despite ＋ 名詞/代名詞
despite ＋ 動詞ing
Despite the bad weather, they went to the sea-side resort.
Despite the disagreement, they decided to start the business.
Despite being a rich man, he is always supporting the poor.
She looked lovely, despite her eccentric costume.
He remained calm despite the criticism by the employees.
何だか英文法の授業で聞いたような話ですが、
シンプルな構文なので使い方を覚えて活用してみましょう。
英語の上達には簡単な事をコツコツ繰り返すことが大事です。
地道な練習もしないで試合でいきなりヒットを打つことはできません。
少しづつ繰り返すと言うことを肝に銘じてゴールを目指しましょう。