Regardless of / No matter / Regardless

Regardless of

Regardless of [noun], [sentence]

[sentence], regardless of [noun/phrase]

· Regardless of the heat, Jed will run in the marathon tomorrow.

· I will try any food, regardless of the taste.

Regardless of [what/who/when/where/why/how], [sentence]

[sentence], regardless of [what/who/when/where/why/how]

§ Regardless of why you are late, you are in trouble.

§ You can always call me, regardless of how late it is.

§ Regardless of who my teacher is, I'm sure it will be a good class.

§ It's important to exercise, regardless of how old you are.

§ Regardless of what happens, I will always love you.

No matter

No matter [what/who/when/where/why/how], [sentence]

[sentence], no matter [what/who/when/where/why/how]

(**This pattern is the same as "Regardless of."**)

§ No matter why everyone hates Jon, I still feel angry for him.

§ You can always call me, no matter how late it is.

§ No matter who my teacher is, I’m sure it will be a good class.

§ If you learn English, you will be able to communicate no matter where you go.

§ No matter what happens, I will always love you.

§ No matter how fast you can drive, you'd better leave now or you will be late!

Regardless

[sentence]. Regardless, [sentence].

[sentence]. [sentence] regardless.

• Dana didn't pass the entrance exam. Regardless, she plans to find a way to go to that school.
  
  
• Dana's grades are terrible, but she expects to go to a good school regardless.
  
  
• Our guitar player is sick, but we will play a show regardless.
  
  
• It has been raining for a week. Regardless, Dave and Dennis left to go camping this morning.
  
  
• It has been raining constantly, but Dave and Dennis went camping regardless.