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    This document discusses concession connectors used to introduce statements that contrast with the main clause. The main concession connectors are although, even though, though, however, despite, and in spite of. These connectors are followed by a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause, such as "Although we were tired, we climbed the mountain". The document provides examples and notes the differences between connectors.

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    This document discusses concession connectors used to introduce statements that contrast with the main clause. The main concession connectors are although, even though, though, however, despite, and in spite of. These connectors are followed by a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause, such as "Although we were tired, we climbed the mountain". The document provides examples and notes the differences between connectors.

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    This document discusses concession connectors used to introduce statements that contrast with the main clause. The main concession connectors are although, even though, though, however, despite, and in spite of. These connectors are followed by a subordinate clause that contrasts with the main clause, such as "Although we were tired, we climbed the mountain". The document provides examples and notes the differences between connectors.

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    Concession Connectors

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    Ariadna Jehieli Fortis Leyva A01376887
    Carlos Alonzo López Castañeda A01378902
    María de Lourdes Huerta López A01371031
    CONNECTORS OF CONCESSION SUGGESTED BY THE MAIN PART. OBSERVATIONS
    & EXAMPLES
    Followed by:____ Clause (Subject+verb) Although we went to a party the day after. *though (spoken English)
    Although She broke up with her boyfriend, although she was crying. We use to introduce a statement in a subordinate clause
    Even though he was late, he took his time and went for a which contraste with the statement in the main clause. The
    coffee. concession clause can come before or after the main clause.
    ● Although (use at the beginning, or middle of Although and though are synonymous, but although is more
    the sentences, but not in the end) We were tired, even though we climbed the mountain to the common in writing while though is more informal.
    ● Even though top.
    ● Though ( can be at the end of a sentences) The dinner was excellent though it was very expensive *However:
    ● However* She tried to solve the problem though it wasn't hers. Conjunction: You use however when you want to say, that it
    I missed the early plane; however, I still made the meeting. makes no difference how something is done.

    Adverb: when you are adding a comment which is surprising


    or which contrasts with what just has just been said.
    Before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that the degree or
    extent of something cannot change the situation.
    Followed by:__noun or noun phrase, a Despite
    Despite:
    pronoun, an ing form or gerund phrase. You use to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the
    She passed the exam despite being a lazy student
    She passed the exam despite the fact that she hadn't studied sentence surprising.

    ● Despite + Noun verb + ing Both are preposition, so they can be only be followed by:
    Despite + the fact that + clause **Despite … ● A noun or noun phrase
    Despite being injured, he won the race ● A pronoun
    Despite the fact that it was raining, the football team ● An - ing- form (gerund) or gerund phrase
    ● In spite of + Noun verb + ing continued their training session.
    ● In spite of + the fact that + clause In spite of …
    … in spite of … If we want to follow them with a full clause (subject + verb),
    We enjoyed our camping holiday in spite of the rain. we need to add “the fact that”.
    ** In spite of …
    In spite of the rain, we went out. ● the fact that + clause

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