EVEN
[Even to show surprising, unexpected or exciting situation]
If
Though
When
So
Ex: Everyone is going to the dance class this weekend, even Amal.
[Even if] is always related to a condition.
[ ......... + .......... + ......... ]
Ex: No one got invited to Sara's party, not even her best friend.
Ex: I have plans to go to the beach today, even if it rains i'm still going to the beach.
Ex: I love that author, and I have all of his books - even the ones which are out of print.
[Even though] Is based on real situation.
Ex: It's cold now, but it gets even colder in winter.
Ex: Even though it was raining, i went to the beach.
Ex: Even though Noura studied very hard, she still failed her French tests.
Ex: Reading Harry Potter's book was important, but reading Biology is even more important.
EVEN
[Even when] It is used when something is occasionally done.
Ex: The second Star Wars film is even better than the first one.
Ex: Even when Noura studied very hard, she still failed her French tests.
[Exercises]:
- Where should “even” go in these sentences?
1-Water is cold, but ice is colder.
2-You have written the wrong answer, did you hear what I said?!
- For the following sentences, choose between even, even if, even though, even when and even so.
1- _______ it rains, I will go to the park.
2- He is driving home, _______ he has had no sleep.
[Even to show fairness]
[Even so to make a contrast
Ex: She is loud and unfriendly. Even so, I like her.
The position of Even:
[........ + even + .........]
Ex: I can’t remember him at all. I’ve even forgotten what he looks like.
Ex: I can’t remember him at all. I've forgotten what he looks like even.
THANK YOU!