ADVERB CLAUSES OF CONCESSION

- Although / Even though / Though + S1 + V1, S2 + V2.

= S2 + V2 + although / even though / though + S1 + V1.

Ex: Although it was raining, he walked to the park.

= He walked to the park although it was raining.

- No matter + WH-word + S1 + V1, S2 + V2.

Ex: No matter what Jane says, no one believes her.

- However + adj / adv + S1 + (may) + V1, S2 + V2.

Ex: However sad Anne was, she came to the party.

- Adjective / Adverb + though / as + S1 + (may) + V1, S2 + V2.

Ex: Hard as he studied, he couldn’t pass the exam.

- Verb + O /A + as / though + S1 + may, S2 + V2

Ex: Work hard as he may, he can’t support his family

- Despite / In spite of / Regardless of + Noun / V-ing (+ N/ Adv), S + V.

Ex: Despite the very difficult test, he was able to do it well.

- In spite of/ despite + the fact that + S + V + S + V

Ex: She passed the exam in spite of the fact (that) / despite the fact (that) she didn’t study hard.

1. The car is very cheap, but we still cannot afford it. (Although)

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2. Betty isn't very tall. However, she can run fast. (though)

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3. He doesn't have much money, but he wants to buy a new car. (Even though)

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4. He's a hard worker. However,he can never save up enough for a house. (Although)

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5. There was a lot of food at the party. I still dislike it. (Though)
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6. Although they were well-educated, they were boring. (but)

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7. She was unattractive. However, she still had many friends.( even though)

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8. Even though they had lived in London for years, they always spoke German. (but)

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9. Although she is a girl, she plays football as skilfully as any boys. (However)

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10. I couldn't sleep. I was very tired. (despite)

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11. They have very little money. They are happy. (in spite of)

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12. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village (although)

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13. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly. (in spite of)

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14. We live on the same street. We hardly ever see each other. (despite)

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15. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes. (even though)

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