ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

● ALTHOUGH / (EVEN) THOUGH + S + V Although / (Even) though he was poor, he

● IN SPITE OF / DESPITE + noun / V-ing
● INSPITE OF / DESPITE + the fact that + clause
● BUT / WHILE / WHEREAS + S + V
studied very well.
In spite of / Despite not feeling well, she came to
class.
He came to the party in spite of / despite the fact
that he had not been invited.
I like travelling by plane but / while / whereas my
husband doesn’t.

EXERCISES
I. Rewrite the following sentences using the words in brackets.
1. She had a cold but she went to the party. (although / despite)
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2. Charlie hasn’t got any money but he’ll go on a trip to China. (even though / in spite of the
fact)
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3. Kelly was very tired but she managed to do the washing-up before she went to bed.
(although / despite)
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4. Brian is an easy-going person but he gets upset with his little sister sometimes. (despite
the fact )
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5. He works long hours but he doesn’t earn a lot of money. (although / in spite of)
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II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. You must use between two and five words including the word
given.
1. Despite having a university degree, Anna can’t find a job. ALTHOUGH
Anna can’t find a job ___________________________ a university degree.
2. He had enough money; he didn’t buy the car, though. EVEN
He didn’t buy the car ___________________________ enough money.
3. The train had an engine problem but it arrived on time. SPITE
The train arrived on time ___________________________ an engine problem.
4. Mary studies hard but she doesn’t do very well at school. DESPITE
Mary doesn’t do very well at school ___________________________ she studies hard.
5. James likes travelling by train but not by bus. WHEREAS
James likes travelling by train ___________________________ travelling by bus.

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