Exercises combine and shorten the following sentences using reduced adjective clauses. See how these have been used in spite of, although, even though and despite in the following sentences. More practice reducing adverb clauses change one of the two sentences to an adverb clause to combine the two sentences. Like all conjunctions, concessive conjunctions, which introduce concessive clauses, create a relationship between two or more pieces of information concessive conjunctions allow us to create a specific relationship contrasting two or more pieces of information or evidence. A clause that expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. In spite of having a bad teacher, she passed her test 5. We enjoyed our camping holiday in spite of the rain. He went out, although it was raining cats and dogs.
Write sentences to describe people in box a using the information in box b. Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site. Concessive clause definition and meaning collins english. Cicero, although he was born in a small town, nevertheless lived in rome. More on cause and effect to see the use of because, since, as, for, because of, due to.
The adverbial clause of concession or the concessive clause expresses an opposition wich most often has unexpected results. Acting as a noun a noun clause is a type of subordinate clause. Concessive he bought me a lovely gift, although he cant really afford it even though he worked hard, he failed the final exam. A concessive clause is a clause which begins with although or even though and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence the sentence although hes quiet, hes not shy begins with a concessive clause although hes quiet which has an opposite meaning of hes not shy which is the main part of the sentence. A concessive cum clause express an incompatibility between the two clauses. Concessive clauses clause sentence linguistics scribd. Concessive clauses of the unreal are introduced with the conjunctions auch wenn or sebst wenn like clauses of condition that express the unreal, concessive clauses denote a requirement whose fulfillment, however, does not lead to the result expressed in the main clause. Students often ask what do i need to do to get a high band for grammar.
Causal and concessive clauses university of warwick. Reduction of adjective clauses to adjective phrases. Some noun clauses begin with words such as that, what, why, or other words that. Concessive clauses are adverbial clauses, so called because they admit or concede something, in spite of which the statement made in the main clause is and continues to be true. We will look at the types of relative clauses defining and nondefining. There are explanations at the top of page followed by 4 different activities in which students are asked to make six sentences by using a concessive linker and by matching both parts of the sentence, choose the most suitable concessive connector and complete the sentences with although or despite. Participle clauses exercise 1 perfect english grammar.
A word group introduced by a concessive is called a concessive phrase, a concessive clause, or more generally a concessive construction. Purpose clauses intermediate worksheet busy teacher. In spite of facing many setbacks, he didnt lose hope 7. The three major types of concessive conditional clauses ccs. A selfstudy reference and practice book for intermediate students of english. There are explanations at the top of page followed by 4 different activities in which students are asked to. Questionnaire on concessive conditional clauses version 2. A concessive clause is usually introduced by a subordinate conjunction, though, although or even if. Choose from despite in spite of although even though.
More practice reducing adverb clauses change one of the. Concessive clauses concessive clauses are introduced in english by although, even if etc. Clauses of concession, english grammar, advanced english. Clauses and phrases of reason when you want to explain why something happens, you can use a clause of reason introduced by a conjunction because, as and since or a phrase introduced by because of. The linking words although,though,in spite of,despite express the idea of contrast a contrast clause needs a main clause to make a complete sentence. Like all conjunctions, concessive conjunctions, which introduce concessive. A concessive clause is a subordinate clause which refers to a situation that contrasts with the one described in. As the subjunctive may be used in independent clauses to express a concession, it is also employed in concessive clauses, and somewhat more frequently than the indicative. Daniel joined the english drama club because as since he wanted to improve his intonation. English esl concession worksheets most downloaded 6. The truth of the main clause is being emphasized by contrast. As since because daniel wanted to improve his intonation, he joined the english. Concessive clauses unreal concessive clauses unreal.
English esl concession worksheets most downloaded 6 results. But merely add something to it by giving some more information about it. Despite and in spite of do not introduce a concessive clause. A concessive clause is a clause which begins with although or even though and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of. Grammar lessons concession concessive clauses with. The mood in a cum concessive clause is subjunctive. In spite of despite after in spite of and despite we use a noun or a pronoun.
There are explanations at the top of page followed by 4 different. Although she lives next door, we rarely see each other 6. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results. Do the exercises on concessive clauses and click on the button to check your answers.
Four types of subordinate clauses are discussed in this feature. All downloads are in pdf format and consist of a worksheet and answer sheet to check your results levels of difficulty. Recommended for preintermediate or intermediate students who are asked to rewrite the sentences given using the purpose expressions in brackets and making the necessary changes. Noun clauses object clause participle clauses purpose clauses relative clauses time clauses wish clauses live worksheets worksheets that listen. Defining relative clauses 1 in pdf here defining relative clauses 2 in pdf here defining relative clauses 3 in pdf here defining relative clauses 4 in pdf here go to the main relative clauses explanation page here. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach concessive clauses, shared by english language teachers. Concessive clause meaning in the cambridge english. If you dont use complex sentences with subordinate clauses, then your grammar band will be low. Today we are going to cover the basics of subordinate clauses. Concessive clauses exercises esl worksheet by bonfire night, grammar worksheets.
You can do the exercises online or download the worksheet as pdf. Well, in order to get a band 7 or higher for grammar, you need to accurately use subordinate clauses in both your speaking and writing. There are explanations at the top of page followed by 4 different activities in which. Noun clauses explanations with examples and exercises we use who, which, whose, whoever, whatever, when, where, why, whether, how and that in noun clauses. Because i was not able to find this type of the concessive clause anywhere on the internet i was given a link on the article on this matter. Contrast clauses exercises can be found in unit 112. Concessive, purpose, reason and result clausesd result clauses most of the following examples have been taken from. Cum copiae hostium essent maiores, romani tamen eas vicerunt. Exercises on connectors contrast exercise 1 fill in.
A concession is a contrast between a predicted action and a circumstance which should logically prevent the action. Diagram the sentence and, to the side of your diagram, indicate what job each clause is doing. It admits or concedes some fact or supposition in spite of which the assertion in the main clause is made. A concessive clause is a clause which begins with although or even though aunque and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. Although hes quiet, which has an opposite meaning of hes not shy that is the main part of.
Concessive definition of concessive by the free dictionary. A concessive clause is a subordinate clause which refers to a situation that contrasts. Exercise about participle clauses reduced relative clauses. Nondefining relative clauses are placed after nouns which are definite already. Defining and nondefining relative clauses part 3 duration. Concessive clause clause sentence linguistics scribd. Subordinate clauses are also dependent on main clauses and would be otherwise incomprehensible without them. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. Adverbial clauses test exercises multiple choice questions with answers advanced level 15 30 free online english grammar quizzes tests exercises about adverbial clauses test exercises multiple choice questions with answers advanced level 15. There is discussed many types of the concessive clause but the only type which is similar to my exemplary sentence and which uses the pattern with as is.
If the conjunction word is any of these though, although, even though and even if, that clause is called concessive clause. Despite studying very hard, he still didnt pass the exam. In spite of working hard, he couldnt pass the test 2. If clauses pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar.
If the conjunction word is any of these though, although, even though and even if, that clause is called. The sentence although hes quiet, hes not shy begins with a concessive clause. Before doing the exercises you may want to read the lesson on. Cicero, cum in oppido parvo natus esset, romae tamen vivebat. We will explain you the structure of these clauses and their uses too. Tefl teacher explores grammar and language points with exercises, quizzes and some opinionated rants random idea english. Whether it rains or the sun shines, we will go outside.
This is a worksheet for revising concessive clauses. A subordinate clause is a clause that supports ideas stated in the main clause. Concessive, purpose, reason and result clauses level. Concessive clauses indicate that the situation in the matrix clause is contrary to expectation in the light of what is said in the concessive clause a comprehensive grammar of the english language, 1985.