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The following linking words and phrases express the idea of concession: ………………………………………………………………………………
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although/ though, even though, despite, in spite of. b. …………………………………………………………………………
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Although, though and even though are followed by a clause. Though can also be used
c. …………………………………………………………………………
at the end of a sentence. ……………………………………………………
d. …………………………………………………………………………
E.g.: Although they worked hard for the competition, they didn’t qualified.
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Our team lost. It was a good game, though. e. …………………………………………………………………………
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In spite of and despite are used before a noun or the -ing form of a verb. They can also f. …………………………………………………………………………
be followed by the fact that + clause. ………………………………………………

E.g.: In spite of all her problems, she always looks happy.
Despite applying for many jobs, he is still unemployed.
Despite the fact that he has applied for many jobs, he is still unemployed.
Task 2: Rewrite the following sentences beginning them with the
given words:
1. He worked hard, but he couldn’t pass the exam.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………

2. She is rich; however, she is not happy.

Task 1: Make six sentences by using a concessive linker and by Despite …………………………………………………………….……………
matching both parts of the sentence:
3. She lives next door but we rarely see each other.
he likes football, he enjoys doing it. Although ……………………………………………………………………….
EVEN using sophisticated technology, she thinks she won’t succeed in the exam.
THOUGH
his fame, 4. Although she is a foreigner, she speaks English remarkably
she has decided to follow an acting career.
ALTHOUGH well.
his work is hard, he doesn’t want to be a professional player.
IN SPITE OF
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………
studying hard, he remains very humble.
DESPITE …………………………………………………………………….
the fact that her parents want her to the factory doesn’t produce much.
be a doctor,
5. She lives close to her office; however, she is always late for
work.
In spite of …………………………………………………………..………….