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Grammar Rules
Connect the Sentences
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Rewrite the Sentences
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EVEN THOUGH / IN SPITE OF increasing numbers of English speakers, the global predominance of English is likely to change.
In spite of
100
What punctuation separates the clauses when using a concession clause?
Comma
100
I spend a lot of time studying grammar. I still make mistakes. (though)
Though I spend a lot of time studying grammar, I still make mistakes.
100
American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, _________ Japanese cars are popular in the USA.
although
100
He's an excellent manager. He can be a bit scary to work for. (although)
He's an excellent manager, although he can be a bit scary to work for.
200
HOWEVER / WHICHEVER way you look at it, children need to start learning English when they are as young as possible.
Whichever
200
Is "in spite of" followed by a noun or verb phrase?
noun phrase
200
I agree that English is important. I think students need to learn several languages. (while)
While I agree that English is important, I think students need to learn several languages.
200
No ______ how difficult it is, I'm determined to do my best.
matter
200
He's very charming. I wouldn't trust him at all.
He's very charming; however, I wouldn't trust him at all.
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IN SPITE OF / ALTHOUGH 27.3% of internet users are English speakers, this number is closely followed by Chinese speakers (22.6%).
Although
300
Do the linking phrases (in spite of, whilst, etc.) mark the main clause or the concession clause of the sentence?
concession clause
300
Learning a language is difficult. It doesn't matter which method you choose. (whichever)
Whichever method you choose, learning a language is difficult.
300
We went out in ________ of the rain.
spite
300
They tried hard. They couldn't persuade him to give up his work. (hard as)
Hard as they tried, they couldn't persuade him to give up his work.
400
WHILST / WHICHEVER people continue to use English to communicate on the internet, the language itself will continue to change.
Whilst
400
Is "even if" followed by a noun or a verb phrase?
verb phrase
400
It may seem strange. I find it hard to remember facts and figures. (strange as)
Strange as it may seem, I find it hard to remember facts and figures.
400
I really want the car, _________ much it costs.
however
400
I understand how difficult the situation is. I'm afraid I can't help. (whilst)
Whilst I understand how difficult the situation is, I'm afraid I can't help.
500
WHILE / DESPITE English being the dominant language on the internet, other languages - like Mandarin or Russian - will become increasingly important.
DESPITE
500
Name three concession linkers followed by verb phrases.
however, even if, although, even though, though, difficult though it may be, etc.
500
It is a fact that I enjoy traveling. I don't get the opportunity very often. (despite)
Despite the fact that I enjoy traveling, I don't get the opportunity very often.
500
She went to Spain __________ the fact that her doctor had told her to rest.
despite
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I spend too much time on the internet. I know that it's bad for me.
Despite knowing that it's bad for me, I spend too much time on the internet.