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Consession

The document defines concessive clauses as clauses that begin with "even though" or "although" and express an idea that suggests the opposite of the main sentence. It provides examples of sentences using concessive conjunctions like "although", "even though", "despite the fact that", "in spite of", and "despite". The document explains that these conjunctions are used to connect two sentences that contrast each other, with one sentence being positive and the other negative.

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Consession

The document defines concessive clauses as clauses that begin with "even though" or "although" and express an idea that suggests the opposite of the main sentence. It provides examples of sentences using concessive conjunctions like "although", "even though", "despite the fact that", "in spite of", and "despite". The document explains that these conjunctions are used to connect two sentences that contrast each other, with one sentence being positive and the other negative.

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Concessive Clause

1. Anisa Umania
2. Chresya Nauli
3. Hasna Amada R
4. Salma Athiya P
DEFINITION

Concessive Clause is a clause that begins with “e


ven though” or “although” and expresses an idea t
hat suggests the opposite of the main part of the
sentence.
Although
is one of the conjunctions that has the same meaning
as even and though. It's just different pronunciation.
In English, though it is more commonly used for
informal conversation. However, although it is more
widely used to connect the two sentences that are
formal or formal.

ex ;
-I dislike the exercises in the morning, although it is
great for my health.
-Although your brother is handsome, I dislike him.
-I introduce you to my parents, although they don’t
like you.
Even though
this has meaning though, even if, and though. Even
though this is used to connect two sentences in
English. These sentences are usually positive and
negative sentences. These conjunctions are often
used for much more formal sentences.

ex ;
-He passed the final examination, even though he
didn’t study hard.
-My brother often send me a message, even though I
never reply it.
-She is very beautiful, even though she doesn’t use
makeup.
Despite the fact that
Despite the fact that used for saying that
something happens even though
something else might have prevented it.

ex :
He still loves her, despite the fact that
she left him.
In Spite of and Despite
in spite of’, ‘despite’ are all used to show contrast
and are used for the same meaning. The only
difference is the way they are used; the structure
in which they are used.

1. 'in spite of’ and ‘despite’ are placed in front of a


noun or pronoun
Ex: Despite studying very hard, he still didn’t
pass the exam. ‘studying’ is the noun form of the
verb ‘study’
2. 'despite’ does NOT have ‘of’ after it:
Ex: Despite the rough weather they still set sail.
NOT, Despite of the bad weather..
In Spite of and Despite
3. If ‘in spite of’ and ‘despite’ are used in front
of the phrase ‘the fact that’ then they can be
used with a subject and a verb:
In spite of the fact that he studied very hard, he
still didn’t pass the exam.
4. We can also use in spite of and despite with -
ing:
Ex: They arrived late despite leaving in plenty
of time
1. Kate did not do well in the exam .... worki
ng very hard.
A. although
B. in spite of
C. even though
D. even if
2. She accepted the job .... the low
salary.
A. because of
B. in spite of
C. even if
D. even though
3. I managed to sleep... the hotel was noisy.
A. although
B. despite
C. in spite of
D. even though
4. ... I was very hungry, I couldn't eat.
A. despite of
B. despite
C. even though
D. although
5. The children slept deeply ... the noise.
A. in spite of
B. although
C. even though
D. because
6. She went out ...... the fact it was snowing.
A. even though
B. despite
C. although
D. though
7. .... Mario is an excellent chef, he doesn't l
ike pizza!
A. however
B. despite
C. in spite of
D. even though
8. .... Eleni's love of animals, she doesn't wa
nt to get one for pet!
A. despite
B. although
C. even though
D. however
9. .... I was busy, I managed to meet the de
adlines.
A. however
B. despite
C. in spite of
D. although
10. .... the weather was fine, the stayed indo
or.
A. even though
B. in spite of
C. although
D. even if

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