REVISION: ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF

CONCESSION
I. Example
Combine the following sentences using the word(s) in brackets.
1. He studied hard. He couldn't get good marks in the exams
(ALTHOUGH)

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2. The acting was good, but I didnt like the film.

(THOUGH)

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3. I got stuck in traffic. I arrived the meeting early.

(EVEN THOUGH)
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II. Structures of concessive clauses with the conjunctions
although/though/even though

III. Reducing the concessive clause with the prepositions in spite of /

despite
Rewrite the sentences in the first part using in spite of/ despite
1. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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2. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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3. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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IV.

Other structures of concessive clauses

(Give an example for each structure)

1. __________________________________________________________________________________
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Ex:
2. __________________________________________________________________________________
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Ex :
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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4. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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5. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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6. ____________________________________________________________________________________
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Ex:

4. There was a lot of noise. I manage to sleep soundly.

(the fact)

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A concessive clause is a clause which begins with "although" or "even

though" and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the
main part of the sentence.

The sentence "Although he's quiet, he's not shy" begins with a concessive
clause- "Although he's quiet " which has an opposite meaning of - "he's
not shy" which is the main part of the sentence.

NOTE: " In spite of" , " despite" have similar meaning to "although" or
"even though". BUT they don't introduce clauses. They have different
syntax. They are followed by nouns or gerunds (verb+ing.) They don't
introduce a clause (subject + verb.

ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

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Although he felt unwell, he went on working.

No matter ________________________________________________________________
Although he was disappointed, he tried to smile.
No matter _______________________________________________________________
Although the salary was low, he accepted the job.
Despite
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In spite of their quarrel, they remain the best of friends.
Though
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In spite of the bad weather, they went out for dinner.
Although
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In spite of his old age, he still leads an active life.
Even though _____________________________________________________________
Although they lost, the home team played very well.
Despite
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Even though it was raining, I still went to school on time.
In spite of
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9. Although she isnt brilliant, she studies quite well.
Despite
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10.
We enjoyed the vacation although it rained a lot.
In spite of ______________________________________________________________
11.
I couldnt sleep though I was very tired.
Much ___________________________________________________________________
12.
He ate all the fruits although they were green.
However ______________________________________________________________
13.
The plane took off though the weather was bad.
No matter
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14.
He got good jobs, he was not satisfied.
No matter what jobs
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15.
Although Judy was severely disabled, she participated in many sports.
Despite___________________________________________________________________
16.
However friendly he seems, hes not to be trusted.
Friendly_________________________________________________________________
17.
I admit hes clever, but I dont think hell this problem.
Clever___________________________________________________________________

18.
He had enjoyed the lively company of his friends in Edinburgh. All the same, his
work, he felt, demanded solitude.
Much ___________________________________________________________________
19.
Come and sit down, whoever you are.
It doesnt matter
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20.
It doesnt matter how hard she tries, she never beat Sue at tennis.
However ____________________________________________________________
21.
No matter what he says, nobody believes him.
Whatever ____________________________________________________________
22.
He always woke up early no matter how late he had gone to bed.
However ____________________________________________________________
23.
Melissas father was very busy, but he still played with her.
Busy
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24.
She didnt eat much though she was hungry.
In spite of
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25.
Although he had much experience in machinery, he didnt succeed in repairing
this machine.
Despite ___________________________________________________________
26.
The plane took off though the weather was bad.
In spite of
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27.
Though his English was good, he wasnt chosen.
Despite ___________________________________________________________
28.
Although he works hard, he cant support his family.
Work
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29.
Mr. Pike doesnt wear glasses though he is over sixty.
Despite __________________________________________________________
Choose the best answer to complete these sentences.
1. _______ he likes chocolate, he tries not to eat it.
A. As
B .Though
C. Since
D. Despite
2. He is a very intelligent boy, _______he is very lazy
A. but
B. and
C. or
D. so
3. _______I moved house, I havent had much contact with those friends
A. though
B. since
C. because of
D. so that
4. Last night we came to the show late _______the traffic was terrible.
A. although
B. despite
C. and
D. because
5. _______ his broken leg, he didnt come to class yesterday.
A. because
B. because of
C. despite
D. so
6. _______there is a lot of noise in the city, I prefer living there.
A. despite
B. in spite of
C. because of
D. though
7. _______ the weather, we went sailing.
A. despite
B. in spite of
C. although
D. A and B
8. _______Hudson led early, he lost the race.
A. though
B. although
C. even though
D. all are correct
9. In spite of not speaking French, Mike decided to settle in Paris.
A.
Even though Mike didnt speak French, but he decided to settle in Paris.
B. Mike decided to settle in Paris despite he didnt speak French.
C. Mike decided to settle in Paris though the fact that not speaking French.
D. Although Mike didnt speak French; he decided to settle in Paris.
10.
Mr. Ba was late for the meeting though he took a taxi.
A. Even though taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.
B. In spite of taking a taxi, but Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.
C. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting despite the fact he took a taxi.
D. Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although having taken a taxi.
11.
We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy.
A. Despite the traffic was heavy; we came to the meeting on time.

B. In spite of the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.

C. Even though the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
D. Although the traffic was heavy, but we came to the meeting on time.
12.
Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert whether he took a taxi or not.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Bill took a taxi to the concert, but he couldnt catch it.
13.
Although she is rich, she cant afford to buy the car.
A. She doesnt have enough money to buy the car she likes.
B. Rich as she is, she cant afford to buy the car.
C. The car is too expensive for her to buy.
D. She wants to buy the car but it costs a lot.
14.
Although Sue felt tired, she stayed up late talking to Jill.
A. Despite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
B. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
C. Sue wouldnt feel tired despite staying up late talking to Jill.
D. Sue stayed up late talking to Jill. As a result, she was tired.