Bobby Jones: Lesson 7

even so - несмотря на это

1. It was raining, but even so we had to go out.

2. I had a terrible headache, but even so I went to the concert.

4. There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it's quite a good essay.

5. The new method is not perfect; even so, it's much better than the old one.

6. I know he's only a child, but even so he should have known that what he was doing was wrong.

7. There are many spelling mistakes; even so it's quite a good essay.

**************************************************************

even though - несмотря на то, что

Even though John is rich, he lives in a small house

Even though she likes animals, Mary doesn't want a dog.

Even though I washed it several times, I couldn't get rid of the stain.

**************************************************************

even if - даже если

Even if Caroline earned a big salary, she would not buy a fast car.
Even if I had time and money, I still wouldn't go on a cruise.

I wouldn't wear that dress even if I got it for free!
Even if Tom was offered a job in New York, he wouldn't accept it.

**************************************************************

Although and even though have a similar meaning to despite and in spite of.

**************************************************************

Excuse me. What time is it, please?
Excuse me. Do you have the time, please?
Excuse me. Could you tell me the time, please?

Excuse me...

> What time is it?

> What time does the ________ open?

> What time does the ________ close?

> What time should we meet?

> What time does the movie start?

You can also use the question word “When” instead of “What time” if you want a general answer:

Instead of “What time does the movie start?” you can also use

> When does the movie start?

> When does the café open?

> When should we meet?

Besides responses about time, the answers could include: "The café opens on the 24th of July."; and "We should meet on Tuesday."

Bobby Jones: Lesson 7

Tagged on: Bobby italki