Concession Clauses

Choose the Correct Alternative

100

EVEN THOUGH / IN SPITE OF increasing numbers of English speakers, the global predominance of English is likely to change.

In spite of

200

IN SPITE OF / THOUGH having so much money, they aren't happy

IN SPITE OF 

300

IN SPITE OF / ALTHOUGH 27.3% of internet users are English speakers, this number is closely followed by Chinese speakers (22.6%).

Although

400

DESPITE / EVEN THOUGH people continue to use English to communicate on the internet, the language itself will continue to change.

EVEN THOUGH

500

THOUGH / DESPITE English being the dominant language on the internet, other languages - like Mandarin or Russian - will become increasingly important.

DESPITE

Fill in the Blank

100

American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, _________ Japanese cars are popular in the USA.

although

200

_______________his calm words, his gaze displayed his anger.

Despite

300

We went out __________ the rain.

in spite of

400

I really want the car, _________ it costs much .

though

500

She travelled to Spain after her surgery __________ her doctor's recommendation. 

despite

Rewrite the Sentences

100

He's an excellent manager. He can be a bit scary to work for. (Connect ideas with although)

He's an excellent manager, although he can be a bit scary to work for.

200

He is a millionaire. He lives in a very small flat (start your answer using Even though)

Even though he's a millionaire, he lives in a very small flat.

300

it rained a lot, I enjoyed the holiday. (start the idea using Despite)

Despite the rain, I enjoyed the holiday.

400

She felt deeply sad. She always tried to smile (Connect ideas with Though)

She felt deeply sad, though she always tried to smile.

500

She feels really tired. She couldn't sleep ( make the necessary changes to use in spite of).

In spite of feeling really tired, she couldn't sleep.