English - However and although

The adverb “however” and the conjunction “although”

Rewrite the following sentences so that they mean the same:

• His result was really good. However, he was not happy enough.
  • Although ____________________________________________
• He says he has passed his exams. However, nobody believes him.
  • Although ____________________________________________
• His behaviour might not be the best one. That is no reason, however, for treating him like this.
  • Although ____________________________________________

ANSWERS

His result was really good. However, he was not happy enough. = Although his result was really good, he was not happy enough.

• Sus resultado fue realmente bueno. Sin embargo, el no estaba suficientemente feliz. = Aunque su resultado fue realmente bueno, no estaba suficientemente feliz.

He says he has passed his exams. However, nobody believes him. = Although he says he has passed his exams, nobody believes him.

• Dice que ha aprobado sus exámenes. Sin embargo, nadie le cree. = Aunque dice que ha aprobado sus exámenes, nadie le cree.

His behaviour might not be the best one. That is no reason, however, for treating him like this. = Althoughhis behaviour might not be the best one, that is no reason for treating him like this.

• Su comportamiento podría no ser el mejor. Eso no es razón, sin embargo, para tratarlo de este modo. = Aunque su comportamiento podría no ser el mejor, eso no es razón para tratarlo de ese modo.

Notes:

Enough + noun:

• He has got enough money. El tiene suficiente dinero.
• He has got enough happiness. El tiene suficiente felicidad.

Adj. + noun :

• He is rich enough. El es suficientemente rico.
• He is happy enough. El es suficientemente feliz.