Question

What are the differences between yet/even though; so/because; though/although?

Answer 1

Hint: Conjunctions link clauses or phrases together, as well as coordinate words within the same clause. Contrast conjunctions link opposing ideas and clauses together. Contrast conjunctions include the following words and phrases: but, even though, although, even if, despite, while, whilst, whereas, in spite of, etc.

Complete answer:
Yet vs. Even though: The emphasis between "yet" and "even though" is meant to draw attention to the circumstances of action, reactions, and/or outcomes.

Yet	Even though
"Yet" is a conjunction that connects two words, phrases, or clauses.It is used when discussing or inquiring about something that has not occurred or is not true at this time, but will most likely occur or be true in the future	“Even though” is used to demonstrate that a certain fact does not invalidate the rest of your statement.
Example: Our divorce is not yet finalised.	Example: Even though I was getting ready to leave, we decided to stay at home.

So vs. Because This is similar to the "yet vs even though" usage as mentioned above, but this time we're talking about reasons for doing things and the actions made as a result of those reasons.

So	Because
"So" emphasises the action taken.	The word "because" emphasises the rationale for the action.
Example: "They murmur things in their mouth so that nobody hears what they are speaking”.	Example: "I dislike him because he is disrespectful towards elders"

Though vs. Although: Although and though are two words that can be used to contrast two notions. Subordinating conjunctions, such as after, as, before, if, since, that, even though, even though, are used to connect a subordinate sentence to the main phrase.

Though	Although
We utilise “Though” to introduce a subordinate sentence that adds some information to the main phrase while weakening the impact of what it says.	“Although” is used to introduce a statement that makes the primary statement in a sentence seem startling, it is also used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement in a sentence seem surprising.
Example: Malta, though small in size, has a long and interesting history.	Example: Although she was exhausted she didn't get any sleep.

Note: The use of various connectors is made as stated below:
- however, but, nevertheless, still, whereas and yet: The usage of these sentence connectors highlights the fact that the second statement contradicts the first.
- although, though even if and even though: We utilise them to introduce a dependent clause between two opposing ideas.
- despite, in spite of: They're used to compare and contrast ideas. A noun phrase or a –ing form must come after them.