Although - Position?
Lets take this sentence:
"He always remained modest although he is rich"
and transform it into
"Although he always remained modest, he is rich".
Does this change the meaning of "although" in the second sentence to something else or do you get a nonsense sentence? In other words: Can you put the word "although" where ever you want without destroying its function?
Another example would be: "It is quite warm outside although the sun hasn't shone." ~ "Although it is quite warm outside, the sun hasn't shone."
Thank you!
Top answer
The function of the word is the same. It is a subordinate conjunction used to create a dependent clause, or heading a dependent clause. The meaning of the sentences are different when you move the word around.
- The function of the word is the same.
- It is a subordinate conjunction used to create a dependent clause, or heading a dependent clause.
- The meaning of the sentences are different when you move the word around.
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The function of the word is the same. It is a subordinate conjunction used to create a dependent clause, or heading a dependent clause. The meaning of the sentences are different when you move the word around.
0The material in the although-clause is a concession, an admission.
The material in the main clause supplies the contrasting fact that goes against expectation.
That means that in the general case you can't reverse clauses. Thus,
Although X, Y is like X, but (unexpectedly) Y.
Although he is only twelve years old, he has an advanced degree in astroph
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