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He didn’t attend the party, yet he sent a gift.
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Narrator
He didn’t attend the party, yet he sent a gift.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
He didn't attend the party, but he sent a thoughtful gift.
Explaining a Situation
Although he was unable to make it to the party, he still sent a gift.
Speculating
Perhaps he had a prior commitment, yet he still remembered to send a gift.
Expressing Surprise
He didn't come to the party, yet he sent a gift! That's unexpected.
Rephrased versions
Formal
His absence from the party notwithstanding, he dispatched a gift.
Casual
He skipped the party, but he still sent a present.
Simpler English
He wasn't at the party, but he gave a gift.
Phrases to learn
didn't attend
Was not present at.
yet he sent a gift
Despite not attending, he still sent a gift.