clauses of concession

​concession expresses a different idea to the one in the main part (contrast)

​CLAUSES OF contrast and CONCESSION

​but

​although, even though

​however, nevertheless

despite, in spite of

Multiple Choice

John Smith is not fluent in French, ___ he cannot work in Paris.

• because

• therefore

• although

Multiple Choice

___ Katia had made to a list of what to pack for her trip, she forgot to take her swimsuit.

• Despite

• Even though

• In spite of

Multiple Choice

___ John Smith was fluent in French, he still didn't get a job in Paris.

• Nevertheless

• Although

• However

Multiple Choice

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being exhausted, she stayed up late to finish her project.

• Although

• In spite of

Multiple Select

___ John Smith was fluent in French, he still didn't get a job in Paris.

_{Choose 2 possible explanations for John's failure to get the job in Paris.}

• John Smith lacked experience in other areas.

• John Smith didn't want to get the job in Paris.

• John Smith wasn't fluent in French.

• Fluency in French was not the deciding factor for the job.

Multiple Choice

In spite of the fact that I was wearing a seat belt, I got injured.

• I got injured despite the fact that I was wearing a seat belt.

• I didn´t got injured despite the fact that I was wearing a seat belt.

• I got injured despite the fact that I was not wearing a seat belt.

Multiple Choice

I will be late today ___ my car has broken down.

• because

• so

• although

• therefore

CLAUSES OF CONCESSION 1

• although + subject + verb

• Although he was starving, he didn't take any of the food they offered him.

• even though + subject + verb

• Even though he was starving, he didn't take any of the food they offered him.

CLAUSES OF CONCESSION 2

• In spite of + noun/_ing form

• In spite of feeling afraid, Jim went on the roller coaster

• Despite + noun/_ing form

• Despite the heavy rain, it was very hot

• In spite of what / Despite what ...

• Despite what you may think, that's not the case

CLAUSES OF CONCESSION 3

• In spite of + the fact + that clause

• He went jogging in spite of the fact that he had a terrible headache

• Despite + the fact + that clause

• He went jogging despite the fact that he had a terrible headache

  
  

CLAUSES OF CONCESSION 4

• however + adjective/adverb + subject + verb

• However hard she tries, she never manages to finish her wok on time.

• She tries hard. However, she never manges to finish her work on time

• no matter how + adjective/adverb + subject + verb

• No matter how hard she tries, she never manges to finish her work on time.

CLAUSES OF CONCESSION 5

• whatever / no matter what + clause

• Nobody believes him anymore, no matter what he says

• Whatever he says, no body believes him anymore

• adjective/adverb + as +subject + (may) verb

• Tired as he was, he offered to help us. / Strange as it may seem, we had a good time on the business trip

• adjective/adverb + though +subject + verb

• Tired though he was, he offered to help us. Although he was tired, he offered to help us

CLAUSES OF CONCESSION 6

• but/while/whereas + subject + verb

• I like travelling by plane , while/ whereas my husband doesn't

• still / yet / however / nevertheless/ nonetheless + subject + verb

• Mandy has been a teacher for a very short time, yet/still/ however the children adore her

  
  

Multiple Choice

___, you should still apologize to your parents.

• No matter how you feeling
• No matter how feel you
• No matter you feel how
• No matter how you feel

Multiple Choice

Paula got the job ___ she had no experience.

• after

• nevertheless

• despite

• even though

Multiple Choice

___, you should still think twice about going to his apartment alone.

• No matter how attractive he is
• No matter how he is attractive
• No matter how attractive is he
• No matter how is he attractive

Multiple Choice

Paula got the job ___ having no experience.

• because of

• despite / in spite of

• due to

• so

Multiple Choice

You did very well on your test, ________ I recommend you practice reading some more for the next one.

• though

• even though

• although

• in spite of

Multiple Choice

Though is just a more casual form of although and means the same thing.

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

___ this job is over, I'm out of here.

• Until

• Even if

• As soon as

Multiple Choice

Jacob: "I can't wait for the party. You're coming, right?"

Sarah: "I have to work late; I'll be there later, _______."

• though

• through

• although

• even though

Multiple Choice

Jacob: "I can't wait for the party. You're coming, right?"

Sarah: "I have to work late; I'll be there later, _______."

• though

• through

• although

• even though

Multiple Choice

Josh couldn't buy any Christmas presents ___ he didn't have any money.

• because
• therefore
• despite
• although

Multiple Choice

Hunard injured his ankle ___ taking part in the marathon.

• for

• while

• beside

• because

Multiple Choice

Simon painted a lot, _______ he was ill in bed.

• Although

• While

• Whereas

Multiple Choice

______ he broke his leg, he went to work.

• Although

• While

• Whereas

Multiple Choice

You can eat the dessert ___ you have finished your dinner.

• during
• instead of
• after
• while

​Although, though, even though

​While, whereas

Explanation Slide...

whereas is used here to show a strong contrast between the wife's preference for traveling abroad and the speaker's preference for staying at home.

​However, nevertheless

​Despite and inspite of

Multiple Choice

My wife likes to travel abroad, ___ I prefer to stay at home for my vacations.

• nevertheless

• despite

• whereas

• once

Multiple Choice

___ it was raining, I didn't get wet.

• Despite
• Although
• However
• In spite of

Multiple Choice

___ the heavy rain, I didn't get wet.

• Although

• Despite

• Since

• As soon as

Multiple Choice

Janet went out so that she _____ Harry a present.

• bought

• to buy

Multiple Choice

She kept on talking ___ I asked her to stop.

• even though

• before

• since

• if

Multiple Choice

This food is much too hot _______.

• to eat

• to be eaten

Explanation Slide...

even though indicates a contrast between the continuous talking and the request to stop. 'Before,' 'since,' and 'if' do not convey the same meaning of persistence despite the request.

Multiple Choice

__________it was late, I decided to phone Brian.

• However

• Though

Multiple Choice

Some university classes are challenging ___ others are boring.

• while

• though

• since

• before

Multiple Choice

We could go to the club. Is it worth it,______?

• Even though

• though

Multiple Choice

_________the car was cheap, it was in good condition.

• Although

• Despite

Multiple Choice

Everybody went to the beach to inspect the damage ___ the typhoon ended on Wednesday.

• before

• after

• as

• whenever

Fill in the Blank

Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.

Although____________________

Multiple Choice

___ the government has an enforcement program, the cell phone ban in cars won’t work.

• Unless

• As far as

• When

• Because

Fill in the Blank

John has done well in French, but not so well in Maths.

While ________________

Multiple Choice

You can return the coat ___ it doesn’t fit you well.

• if

• when

• unless

Fill in the Blank

I tried to persuade her. I didn't succeed, however

Although _________

Multiple Choice

I came early ___ I could talk to you privately.

• as long as

• while

• so that

• in spite of

Fill in the Blank

It was raining, but I went swimming anyway.

In spite of _______

Multiple Choice

You can come to the meeting ___ you don't say anything.

• as

• as soon as

• as long as

• as if

Fill in the Blank

Ann felt ill, but insisted on going to work.

Despite ____________

Explanation Slide...

as long as means 'if' or 'provided that'. So, the sentence means you can come to the meeting if you don't say anything.

Fill in the Blank

In spite of his early lead, Hudson lost the race.

Although _______________

Multiple Choice

I will not talk to him ___ he apologizes for what he did.

• until

• after

• while

• whereas

Fill in the Blank

I'm not going to pay, although I know that I should.

While _____________

Explanation Slide...

until indicates that the action of talking to him will only happen after he apologizes.

Fill in the Blank

We expected Larry to accept the job, but he didn't.

Even though Larry ___________________

Multiple Choice

I can't buy that car ___ my father lends me some money.

• as though

• whenever

• so that

• unless

Explanation Slide...

unless indicates the condition that needs to be met for the speaker to buy the car, which is the father lending money.

Multiple Choice

___ he was the best qualified candidate, he didn't get the job.

• In order that

• Provided that

• Even though

• As soon as

Multiple Choice

___ Karen doesn't speak English, she can't go to university in Canada.

• Since

• Whereas

• Wherever

• If

Explanation Slide...

The current situation of Karen is the cause why she can't go to university in Canada.

Multiple Choice

An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand on its own.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

A dependent clause is a partial thought that is not a complete and cannot stand alone.

• False

• True

Multiple Choice

A subordinating conjunction is a word or phrase that

• uses a comma to connect words and phrases.

• combines an independent clause and a dependent clause.

• compares two unlike things using like or as.

• combines two independent clauses.

Multiple Choice

A subordinating conjunction at the beginning of a sentence requires a comma after it. 

• True
• False

Multiple Choice

You can't go to the party ____ you clean your room.

• if

• because

• unless

• since

Multiple Choice

I will make the beds ___ you make breakfast.

• while

• despite

• unless

• when

Multiple Choice

___ she comes, I will not talk to her.

• Although

• Even if

• Because

Explanation Slide...

The correct answer is 'Even if' because it indicates a condition that may or may not happen, but the speaker's decision not to talk to her is independent of her arrival.

Multiple Choice

You can borrow my car ___ you agree to be very careful with it.

• while

• if

• as soon as

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT a subordinating conjunction?

• while

• although

• because

• and

Multiple Choice

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

Although it was raining, Tommy walked to the shop.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Multiple Choice

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

I like to eat pepperoni pizza because it is delicious.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Multiple Choice

Read each multi-clause sentence and choose whether the clause underlined is the main clause or the subordinate clause.

If you finish your work, you can go out to play.

• Main Clause

• Subordinate clause

Multiple Choice

If she ___ up immediately, she will miss the bus.

• gets

• doesn't get

• don't get

• will get

Multiple Choice

They emigrated to the USA ____ have a better life.

• in order to

• so that

• because

• since

Multiple Choice

____ she leaves immediately, she won't arrive in time.

• If

• As

• Although

• Unless