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John gave me an icecream. However, I didn't take it.

John gave me an icecream. Despite, I didn't take it.

John gave me an icecream. Althought, I didn't take it.

John gave me an icecream. Nevertheless, I didn't take it.

are these sentece correct? Do they mean the same thing?
  

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First, they are all illogical and should read: John offered me an icecream. However, I didn't take it. (X) John offered me an icecream.

  • First, they are all illogical and should read: John offered me an icecream.
  • However, I didn't take it.
  • (X) John offered me an icecream.
  • Despite, I didn't take it.
  • (X) John offered me an icecream.
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First, they are all illogical and should read:

John offered me an icecream. However, I didn't take it.

(X) John offered me an icecream. Despite, I didn't take it.

(X) John offered me an icecream. Although, I didn't take it.

John offered me an icecream. Nevertheless, I didn't take it.

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