Contrastive conjunction and Modal perfect

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Contrastive conjunctions used to emphasize the contrast between two ideas

The following are some contrastive conjunctions

1. But, still, yet, although, even though, whereas, while

These conjunction combine two clauses which are/apposite/contrast one to another.

Example :

-          is short Donny, but he is strong. -           Although Bella is an artist, she doesn’t ignore her studies. -           Mr. David is rich, yet he is un happy.

2. However, nevertheless

nevertheless is very formal. In a less formal style, we can use conjunctions like but or yet. ‘Nevertheless’ and ‘however’ don’t combine to clauses. They are used to emphasize the pact that the point expressed by the second sentence contrasts with the first. In writing, they are separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.

                Examples :

-          I advised Tom to correct his bad behavior. Nevertheless, he didn't take my advice. -           It seems that we will fail in the contest. However, we will do our best.

3.      Despite/in spite of

‘Despite’ and ‘in spite of’ are always followed by noun phrases.

Examples :

-          Diana is still doing her homework despite being very tired. -           The old farmer works hard in his field in spite of fierce sun.

(Modal Perfect)

Modal + have + past participle

Pattern :

Could + have + Verb-3

Would + have + Verb-3

Might + have + Verb-3

Should + have + Verb-3

Must + have + Verb-3