Question

Read the passage, and then answer the question that follows:

Even though it costs less than staying in hotels, family camping has become less popular lately.

In the passage above, how is the transition even though used?

To show a contrast
To summarize an idea
To introduce an idea
To show a comparison

Answer 1

to show a contrast

Step-by-step explanation:

it's contrasting a hotel to family camping

Answer 2

Answer: To show a contrast

Explanation: Although/though can be used to contrast ideas. Although/though are subordinating conjunctions used to connect a subordinate clause to a main clause, like after, as, before, if, since, that, even though, even if.