Conjunctions

But, however; although, even though; in spite of, despite

These words link opposing ideas, but the forms following them and the punctuation are different.

• He is intelligent, but he can't get a job.

• He is intelligent. However, he can't get a job.

In sentences using although, even though, in spite of and despite, the clauses can change position.

Clause 1*		Clause 2*
Although Even though	he is intelligent,	he can't get a job.
In spite of Despite	his intelligence, being intelligent,

*Clauses 1 and 2 can change position.

• Although he is intelligent, he can't get a job.
• He can't get a job although he is intelligent.