Mệnh đề tương phản, đối lập:

`-` Although `+` S `+` V `+` O , S `+` V `+` O..

`=` In spite of `+` N/cụm N/V-ing, S `+` V `+` O

`=` Despite `+` N/cụm N/V-ing, S `+` V `+` O..

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`1,` Despite the fact that he was sick, he went to work.

`2,` Although the weather was stormy, they decided to have an outdoor picnic.

`3,` Although they had financial difficulties, they started their own business.

`4,` In spite of lacking formal training, he had a natural talent for painting.

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