Complex Sentence: Contrast

1 ... computer, even though I haven't got much money.

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1 ... computer, even though I haven't got much money.

1 I am going to buy a computer. I haven't got much money. (even though)

2 ... this morning, even if it's raining.

2 I intend to go for a walk this morning. It's raining. (even if)

3 Much as I'd like to help you, I'm afraid ...

3 I'd like to help you. I'm afraid I won't be able to. (much as)

4 While your design is excellent it isn't suitable ...

4 Your design is excellent. It isn't suitable for our purposes, (while)

5 Although I try hard to play the piano, I don't...

5 I try hard to play the piano. I don't seem to improve. (although)

6 Considering that Chinese is so difficult it's surprising ...

6 Chinese is so difficult. It's surprising how many people learn it. (considering that)

7 Whereas the play was wonderful, the film ...

7 The play was wonderful. The film was a commercial failure. (whereas)

1 However expensive it is, he's determined ...

1 It's expensive. He's determined to buy it. (however expensive)

2 However hard I work, I still...

2 I work hard. I still have to take work home with me. (however hard)

3 However well you write, it doesn't mean ...

3 You write well. It doesn't mean you will be published. (however well)