Connectors that express concession
Although- though- even though- in spite of – despite- yet- nevertheless- But- however-
inspite of the fact that- despite the fact that.
Study the following examples :
a. Although I tried to concentrate on my studies, I couldn’t help feeling lonely.
b. They aren’t studying Business as I am , but we share other common interests.
c. Despite his Indian accent, Billy was able to convey his message.
d. I love Australia, nevertheless I sometimes feel homesick.
e. I walked home in spite of the rain.
f.I like my job despite the low salary.
g.Despite being nearly 80, he swims every day.
h. Despite the fact that the sun has been shining all day, the snow has not yet melted.
1-Although/though/even though+(S+V+C)+ contrasting clause
Even though he's a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat
Contrasting clause
2-Despite / in spite of + noun/gerund + contrasting clause
Despite / in spite of the rain, I enjoyed the holiday.
noun
Despite / in spite of being a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat.
gerund
3-Despite / in spite of the fact that + clause(S+V+C) + contrasting clause.
Despite the fact that the sun has been shining all day, the snow has not yet melted.
Activity one:Complete the following sentences using the right connectors of
concession.
1. We went out ………………………….. the rain.
2. We went out …………………………. it rained.
3. She went on working ……………………….. she was tired.
4. She went on working ………………………….. the fact that she was tired.
5. …………………….. she is a nice girl, I don’t quite like her.
6. ………………………. expensive, it was a good watch.
7. I didn’t like the film. …………………………., everybody else seemed to enjoy it.
8. ………………………. I didn’t like the film, everybody else seemed to enjoy it.
9. We managed to do it …………………………….. he wasn’t there.
10. We managed to do it, ………………………….. the fact that he was not there.
Prepared
by :Mr.B.MACHOU
Activity two:Rewrite the following sentences beginning them with the given words:
1. He worked hard, but he couldn’t pass the test.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………….
2. It was late, but we decided to go out.
Although …………………………………………………………………….
3. She is rich, but she is not happy.
Despite …………………………………………………………………….
4. She had a bad teacher. Still, she passed her exams.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………….
5. She lives next door but we rarely see each other.
Although …………………………………………………………………….
6. He faced many setbacks, but he didn’t lose hope.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………….
7. Although she is a foreigner, she speaks English remarkably well.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………….
8. In spite of earning a good salary, she finds it difficult to make both ends meet.
Although …………………………………………………………………….
9. She lives close to her office; however, she is always late for work.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………….
10. Although she works three jobs in a day, she makes it a point to spend quality time with her
kids.
In spite of …………………………………………………………………….
Prepared
by :Mr.B.MACHOU
Answers of activity one
1. We went out in spite of the rain.
2. We went out although it rained.
3. She went on working although she was tired.
4. She went on working despite the fact that she was tired.
5. Although she is a nice girl, I don’t quite like her.
6. Although expensive, it was a good watch.
7. I didn’t like the film, however, everybody else seemed to enjoy it.
8. Although I didn’t like the film, everybody else seemed to enjoy it.
9. We managed to do it although he wasn’t there.
10. We managed to do it despite the fact that he wasn’t there.
Answers of activity two
1. In spite of working hard, he couldn’t pass the test.
2. Although it was late, we decided to go out.
3. Despite being rich, she is not happy.
4. In spite of having a bad teacher, she passed her test.
5. Although she lives next door, we rarely see each other.
6. In spite of facing many setbacks, he didn’t lose hope.
7. In spite of being a foreigner, she speaks English remarkably well.
8. Although she earns a good salary, she finds it difficult to make both ends meet.
9. In spite of living close to her office, she is always late for work.
10. In spite of working three jobs in a day, she makes it a point to spend quality time with her
kids
Prepared
by :Mr.B.MACHOU
