"Though" and "although" both mean "despite the fact that." They can usually be used interchangeably. However, only "though" can be used at the end of a sentence.
Examples:
You are welcome to come to the party; I'm not sure you'll know anyone, although. INCORRECT
You are welcome to come to the party; I'm not sure you'll know anyone, though. CORRECT
You are welcome to come to the party, although I'm not sure you'll know anyone. CORRECT
You are welcome to come to the party, though I'm not sure you'll know anyone. CORRECT
Although I'm not sure you'll know anyone, you are welcome to come to the party. CORRECT
Though I'm not sure you'll know anyone, you are welcome to come to the party. CORRECT
Though both terms may be used interchangeably, the major difference between them is their degree of formality. "Though" is usually used in conversation and informal writing. "Although" can also be used in both of these contexts and is the best option in formal writing.
Whoa. I never thought of that. English is so dumb. Your poor students.
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