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

HOWEVER / WHICHEVER way you look at it, children need to start learning English when they are as young as possible.

Whichever

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

WHILST / WHICHEVER people continue to use English to communicate on the internet, the language itself will continue to change.

Whilst

500

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

DESPITE

Correct or Wrong

100

Despite I didn't like the film, I went to see it.

WRONG: Despite the fact that

200

I missed the train. Although, I arrived on time.

WRONG: However,

300

Commuting to work is tiring. Yet, I wouldn't like to work from home.

CORRECT

400

My GP has no appointments, though, I will have to wait.

WRONG: So

500

There are not many environmental laws. The government, however, is working on new policies.

CORRECT

Connect the Sentences

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.

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.

300

Learning a language is difficult. It doesn't matter which method you choose. (whichever)

Whichever method you choose, learning a language is difficult.

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.

500

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

No ______ how difficult it is, I'm determined to do my best.

matter

300

We went out in ________ of the rain.

spite

400

I really want the car, _________ much it costs.

however

500

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

despite

Rewrite the Sentences

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

He's very charming. I wouldn't trust him at all.

He's very charming; however, I wouldn't trust him at all.

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

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

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.