Phrases & Clauses of Concession

______ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

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Daniel forgot his passport ______ having it in his list.

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I couldn't get to sleep _____ the noise.

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_____ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.

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A lot of things went wrong _____ all our careful plans.

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She wasn't wearing a coat _____ it was quite cold.

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He only accepted the job _____ the salary, which was very high.

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I went home early _____ I was feeling unwell.

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_____ I knew the truth, I decided not to tell them.

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The villagers refused to leave _____ the drought.

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