Although + S V + adj/adv, S' V'.

= Adj/adv + as / though + S V, S' V'.

• Although John finished the test quickly, he didn't make any mistake.
• Quickly though John finished the test, he didn't make any mistake.

Although + S V, S' V'.

Much as + S V, S' V'.

• Although we love John, we object to his telling lies.
• Much as we love John, we object to his telling lies.