`-` Cấu trúc: Mặc dù...nhưng...: SVO, but+ S1+ V1+ O1

`≈` Although/ Though/ Even though+ SVO, S1+ V1+ O1

`≈` In spite of/ Despite+ Noun phrase ( cụm N: SVO), S1+ V1+ O1

`1`. Although the revenues are very low, the company spent a lot of money on expansion.

`2`. In spite of having a headache, I enjoyed the movie.

`3`.  Although everyone says the film is entertaining, I don't see it.

`4`. Despite having no drama training, she became a big Hollywood star.

`5`. The Proposal is a romantic film. However, it is still very hilarious.

`-` Cấu trúc: Tuy nhiên: Although/ Though/ Even though+ SVP, S1+ V1+ O1

`≈` SVO. However, S1+ V1+ O1

`6`. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.

`7`. Although it was cold, we went swimming.

`8`. Although the man was old, he could lift such a heavy box.