Though, although and as

These are common subordinating conjunctions and they are often confused.

Notes

Though and although have the same meaning. They are interchangeable. In some structures, as can be used instead of though.

Complete the following sentences using though, although and as.

1. Cold ………………. it was we went out.

a) as

b) though
c) Either could be used here

2. ………………….he was tired, he didn’t stop.

a) Though
b) As
c) Either could be used here

3. ……………….. they played well, they couldn’t win.

a) Although
b) Though
c) Either could be used here

4. ………………… I was tired, I went on working.

a) Though
b) Although
c) Either could be used here

5. …………………. he was angry, he said nothing.

a) Though
b) Although
c) Either could be used here

6. I can’t help you, much ……………. I would like to.

a) as
b) though
c) Either could be used here

7. …………………….. it may seem strange, I don’t like the Harry Potter series.

a) Though
b) As
c) Either could be used here

8. Much ………………… I respect him, I can’t agree with his stand on this issue.

a) as
b) though
c) Either could be used here

9. ………………… they fought bravely, they had no chance of winning.

a) Though
b) Although
c) Either could be used here

10. ……………….. I had a headache, I enjoyed the movie.

a) Though
b) As
c) Either could be used here

Answers

1. Cold as / though it was we went out.

2. Though he was tired, he didn’t stop.

3. Though / although they played well, they couldn’t win.

4. Though / although I was tired, I went on working.

5. Though / although he was angry, he said nothing.

6. I can’t help you, much as I would like to.

7. Though it may seem strange, I don’t like the Harry Potter series.

8. Much as / though I respect him, I can’t agree with his stand on this issue.

9. Although / though they fought bravely, they had no chance of winning.

10. Though I had a headache, I enjoyed the movie.