Differences in the usage of the conjunctions though and although in Complex Sentences of Concession in Modern English (based on journalism)
The article is dedicated to differences in the usage of the conjunctions though and although in Complex Sentences of Concession in Modern English. These conjunctions are often considered equivalent and interchangeable in Modern English textbooks. However, there are grounds for arguing this statement and pointing out differences in their semantics and usage. The conjunction although has a stronger meaning of concession and contrast. For this reason, it is not used in inverted sentences and in combination with an intensifying particle even. Although preserves its absolute concessive meaning in a subordinate clause in postposition. Postpositive subordinate clauses introduced by the conjunction though are more independent, their concessive meaning is weakened, parcelling of the clause is often observed. The above mentioned and other reasons prove that the conjunctions though and although in Modern English are not absolutely equivalent and interchangeable.