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

He's an excellent manager DESPITE /DESPITE THE FACT THAT he can be a bit scary to work for.

DESPITE THE FACT THAT

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/ALTHOUGH the fact that he's very charming. I wouldn't trust him at all.

Despite the fact that he's very charming, I wouldn't trust him at all.

Grammar Rules

100

Name two concession linkers followed by verb phrases.

though, although, even though

200

Is "in spite of" followed by a noun (phrase)/Ving or a clause?

a noun (phrase)/Ving

300

Do the linking phrases (in spite of, whilst, etc.) mark the main clause or the concession clause of the sentence?

concession clause

400

Is "even though" followed by a noun or a clause?

a clause

Connect the Sentences

100

I spend a lot of time studying grammar. I still make mistakes. (in spite of)

In spite of spending a lot of time (on) studying grammar, I still make mistakes.

200

He smiled. He felt angry.(even though)

He smiled even though he felt angry.

300

Learning a language is difficult. It can be very useful for your future career. (although)

Although learning a language is difficult, it can be useful for your future career.

400

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.

Fill in the Blank

100

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

although

200

She went to Spain _______ the fact that her doctor had told her to rest.

despite

300

We went out in ________ of the rain.

spite

400

I really want the car, _________ it costs a fortune.

although / even though