Type: Coordinating conjunction/adverb

Structure: Used to connect two independent clauses (when used as a conjunction). When used as an adverb, it typically comes toward the end of a sentence.

Sentence structure:

• Clause 1 independent + , (comma) + yet + clause 2 independent.

• Example (as conjunction): "She was tired, yet she kept working."

My example: She said she was full, yet she continued eating.

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• Example (as adverb): "He hasn't finished the project yet."

• Note: "Yet" as a conjunction is typically used to express a stronger contrast than "but."

My example: I'm afraid of clowns yet.

Also as an adverb it can be at the beginning of a sentence:

• In this position, it indicates a contrast or unexpected continuation, similar to "however" or "still."

  Example:

  • "The weather was terrible. Yet, they decided to go hiking."

  Here, "yet" modifies the entire sentence, showing that what follows is unexpected or in contrast to what was mentioned before. This is how it behaves as an adverb.

Type: Preposition

Structure: "Despite" is followed by a noun, noun phrase, or gerund (-ing form).

Sentence structure:

• Despite + noun/noun phrase/gerund.

• Example: "Despite the rain, we went for a walk." or "Despite feeling tired, she worked late."

My example: We crossed the path, despite all the warnings.

Type: Adverb

Structure: It usually comes before the main verb but after the subject. If the verb is "to be" or a modal verb, "still" goes after it.

Sentence structure:

• Subject + still + any verb + (complement).

• Example: "She still lives in New York."

• With modals or "to be":

  • Subject + Verb to be/Modal Verb+ still + (complement)."He is still tired." or "They can still win."

• Note: "Still" emphasizes the continuation of an action or state.

My example: I still need my own chair.

Type: Subordinating conjunction

Structure: It introduces a dependent (subordinate) clause, which is usually followed by an independent clause.

Sentence structure:

• Although + subject + verb (dependant clause), main clause (independent clause).

• Example: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."

• Note: The clause with "although" can appear before or after the main clause.

My example:

• Although I've had my medicine, I still had headache.

• I still had headache although I've had my medicine.