Clauses of Contrast

Although / Even though + Clause

(Even though is more emphatic than although)

Although he is strong, he can’t lift the weight.

In spite of / Despite + noun 
In spite of / Despite his strength, he can’t lift the weight.

In spite of / Despite + ing form 
In spite of / Despite being strong, he can’t lift the weight.


In spite of / Despite the fact that + clause

In spite of / Despite the fact that he is strong, he can’t lift the weight.


Howerver / Nevertheless

(We always use a comma after however or nevertheless)

He is strong. Howerver / Nevertheless, he can’t lift the weight.

Try the following exercises:
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Exercise 4