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Use "Despite" for Contrasts
This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
Despite the rain, Swe VPastwent for a walk.
Explanation
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Patternsgo — went — gone
SShe stPastwas p2happy despite her illness.
Explanation
She was happy despite her illness.
SHe VPastfinished the race despite stbeing p2tired.
Explanation
He finished the race despite being tired.
Despite the noise, SI VPastmanaged vIto sleep.
Explanation
Despite the noise, I managed to sleep.
Patternssleep — slept — slept
Despite his hard work, She HPastdidn't v2get the promotion.
Explanation
Despite his hard work, he didn't get the promotion.
Patternsget — got — gotten^his hard work
Despite their arguments, Sthey stPresare still p2friends.
Explanation
Despite their arguments, they are still friends.
Why HPastdid Syou v2go out despite pAPresfeeling p2sick?
Explanation
Why did you go out despite feeling sick?
Patternsgo — went — gone^feel — felt — felt
Despite HPreshaving v2Paststudied, Sshe VPastfailed the exam.
Explanation
Despite having studied, she failed the exam.
SHe Hfwill v2go to the meeting despite stbeing p2busy.
Explanation
He will go to the meeting despite being busy.
Patternsgo — went — gone
Despite their efforts, Sthey Mcouldn't v2save the tree.
Explanation
Despite their efforts, they couldn't save the tree.
SShe VPresenjoys pArunning despite the heat.
Explanation
She enjoys running despite the heat.
Patternsrun — ran — run