Compare the patterns of the use of although, even though and though withthe following sentences. Do you find any different patterns? If you do, what are they? a. We continued to have a chat until midnight even though we were tired. b. I am going to stay in touch with him although I have to spend much time. c. Though I have gained some achievements, I will continue work hard. d. Although I am not rich, I am happy with my life. e. Even though I face trouble, I don't give up. f. Although a dose friend is busy, can he or she spare his or her time for you? g. Though a dose friend is in trouble, will he or she be so nice? h. Though you have many unforgettable memories here, can you move out of the city? i. Should we try it though it won't be a success?

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Though , although, dan even though merupakan subordinating conjunctions yang berfungsi untuk menghubungkan dependent clause dengan independent clause . Perbedaan pola yang terdapat pada kalimat a sampai i terletak pada letak subordinating conjunctions -nya. Jika subordinating conjunctions letaknya di awal seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh kalimat c, d, e, f, g, dan h, maka kedua klausa dipisahkan oleh koma . c. Though I have gained some achievements , I will continue work hard. d. Although I am not rich , I am happy with my life. e. Even though I face trouble , I don't give up. f. Although a dose friend is busy , can he or she spare his or her time for you? g. Though a dose friend is in trouble , will he or she be so nice? h. Though you have many unforgettable memories here , can you move out of the city? Jika subordinating conjunctions letaknya di antara kedua klausa seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh kalimat a, b, dan i, maka kedua klausa tidak dipisahkan oleh koma . a. We continued to have a chat until midnight even though we were tired. b. I am going to stay in touch with him although I have to spend much time. i. Should we try it though it won't be a success?