The Difference between Even If and Even Though

Even if you don't know the difference and even though English grammar can be tricky for learners of English as a Second Language, this question comes up often: what is the difference between "even if" and "even though"?

Do you know the difference? 

What is the difference between even if and even though?

Answer:

✗ Even if robots are not human, they have many human characteristics.
✓ Even though robots are not human, they have many human characteristics.
? Use "even if" when your are not sure if it is true. Use "even though" when you are expressing a fact.

Common Errors 

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• I am always screaming like a stuck pig even if I am not one. 
• She loves them all, even if they are wild animals.
• Even if Routers are not humans, they still have one human characteristic. 

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