Clauses of result and concession

Clauses of result and concession

Grammar

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of clauses of result?

• She was so weak that she could hardly stand.

• Despite being late, she managed to get on the bus on time.

• It was so hot that we didn’t go out.

• He took his car to the workshop so that the mechanic can take a look at it.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the function of clauses of concession?

• To express the result of an action or a conclusion

• To express contrast or opposition to the main clause

Open Ended

The children continued swimming although it was raining. (despite)

despite + noun/-ing form

Answer

The children continued swimming despite the rain.

Open Ended

Despite his illness, Billy went to school. (even though)

even though + subject + verb

Answer

Even though Bill was ill, he went to school.

Open Ended

In spite of its difficulty, we managed to solve the puzzle. (although)

although + subject + verb

Answer

Although the puzzle was difficult, we managed to solve it.

Multiple Choice

Which one is the correct use of subordinating conjunction 'despite'

• despite + subject + verb

• despite + the fact + that-clause