Theres a simple activity in which students are asked to rephrase the sentences given as indicated. In english, concessive relations between two clauses, or between a clause and an adverbial, can be marked by a whole range of linguistic means. Although even though she is beautiful, everybody hates her. Like all conjunctions, concessive conjunctions, which introduce concessive. The sentence although hes quiet, hes not shy begins with a concessive clause. 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. Apr 26, 2017 grammar that you have to know to realize this exercises. The three major types of concessive conditional clauses ccs. Conditional sentence 2 despite having been vaccinated she caught the flu. Concessive clauses exercises esl worksheet by mena22. Noun clauses after linking verbs be, become, seem, look. If the conjunction word is any of these though, although, even though and even if, that clause is called.
Cum can also be a subordinating conjunction introducing a subordinate clause. English esl concession worksheets most downloaded 6 results. Although she lives next door, we rarely see each other. Concessive clause meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Exercises on connectors contrast exercise 1 fill in. If the conjunction word is any of these though, although, even though and even if, that clause is called concessive clause.
Cicero, cum in oppido parvo natus esset, romae tamen vivebat. A temporal cum clause simply states the time at which something occurs without any further relationship between the events. Rephrasing reason, purpose, concessive and consecutive clauses level. A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach concessive clauses, shared by english language teachers. In spite of facing many setbacks, he didnt lose hope. Jul 15, 2016 in this unit, we will study the relative clauses. I dont have a computer so i cant type the essay on english grammar. The children slept deeply in spite of despite the noise. 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 the main part of the sentence. Concessive clause meaning in the cambridge english. Grammar concessive clauses 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. Concessive clause definition and meaning collins english. 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. Regrets and past conditionals vocabulary times of day and night.
English esl concession worksheets most downloaded 6. This is a worksheet for revising if clauses at intermediate level. A concessive clause is a clause which begins with although or even though and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of. They add something to the noun by given more information about it. A word group introduced by a concessive is called a concessive phrase, a concessive clause, or more generally a concessive construction.
In spite of working hard, he couldnt pass the test. If clauses pdf worksheets english vocabulary and grammar. They include conjunctions such as although, while, and whereas, conjunctional adverbs such as nevertheless and still, and prepositions such as despite or in spite of. A concessive clause is a clause which begins with although or even though and which expresses an idea that. We will arrest them for illegal entry in the country, the policeman said. Do the exercises on concessive clauses and click on the button to check your answers. 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. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about concession, concession. Clauses of reason rewrite the sentences using the word given. Used to be used to get used to passive voice passive voice with modal verbs connectors expressing result, expressing addition and expressing concessioncontrast relative clauses conditionals. Concessive, purpose, reason and result clausesd result clauses most of the following examples have been taken from. This is a worksheet for revising concessive clauses. A selfstudy reference and practice book for intermediate students of english. Cicero, although he was born in a small town, nevertheless lived in rome.
The concessive force lies chiefly in the conjunctions which are indefinite or conditional in origin, and is often made clearer by an adversative particle tamen, certe in the main clause. In spite of having a bad teacher, she passed her test. You wont get a promotion if your work doesnt improve. Lazar is proud of his driving in spite of his being not a good driver. The truth of the main clause is being emphasized by contrast. As the subjunctive may be used in independent clauses to express a concession, it is also employed in concessive clauses, and somewhat more frequently. English lessons with adam learn english engvid 310,129 views. 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. See how these have been used in spite of, although, even though and despite in the following sentences. She isnt passing her exams because she isnt studying hard enough.
She started drinking too much alcohol two years ago. Connectors rephrasing adversative clauses 1 she has plenty of money, but she is very mean. Grammar that you have to know to realize this exercises. Page 1 of 4 participle phrases as reduced relative clauses. Although hes quiet, which has an opposite meaning of hes not shy that is the main part of. It shows that the action is done to the subject, not by the subject. Rephrasing reason, purpose, concessive and consecutive clauses. If006 if clauses complete the sentences intermediate. Welcome to esl printables, the website where english language teachers exchange resources. Before doing the exercises you may want to read the lesson on.
Rephrasing sentences 1 i dont have a computer so i cant type the essay on english grammar. A concessive relation expresses a relation of unexpectedness between two propositions. Youll find reported speech, conditional clauses, relative clauses, modal verbs and passive voice everything is on this site. The mood in a cum concessive clause is subjunctive. There are explanations at the top of page followed by 4 different activities in which students are asked to. Discuss the meaning of the highlighted words and phrases. 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. A concessive clause is a subordinate clause which refers to a situation that contrasts with the one described in the main clause. Jun 01, 2011 rephrasing exercises all kinds of exercises to rephrase. We will explain you the structure of these clauses and their uses too. Revision present tenses, past tenses, means of expressing the future, clauses of result and purpose, sosuch, used towould.
Rephrasing examples and exercises exercises for conditional. Exercises combine and shorten the following sentences using reduced adjective clauses. A subordinate clause is a clause that supports ideas stated in the main clause. Time, purpose, result, reason and contrast for upper intermediate and lower advanced students. The adverbial clause of concession or the concessive clause expresses an opposition wich most often has unexpected results. Although even though he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car or he refused to buy a new car although even though he had enough money. This idea of contrast must, of course, appear in a correct english translation. Concessive clauses learn how to use although, even tough, in spite of, despite. Contrast clauses although even though, butyet, however, in spite ofdespite.
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. Having been trained for 2 years, he has become very skilful in the trade. A concessive clause is a subordinate clause which refers to a situation that contrasts. Combine the following sentences using noun clauses. Fill in the blanks with a word or phrase that expresses concession or contrast. Reported speech 4 the teacher glued the pieces of the broken toy.
For example, in the sentence although he was tired, he couldnt get to sleep, the first clause is a concessive clause. We will look at the types of relative clauses defining and nondefining. Subordinate clauses are also dependent on main clauses and would be otherwise incomprehensible without them. Questionnaire on concessive conditional clauses version 2. Diagram the sentence and, to the side of your diagram, indicate what job each clause is doing. Rewrite the sentences so that they have the same meaning as the original. This is a worksheet for revising ifclauses at intermediate level. Cum clauses cum as a preposition regularly is followed by the ablative case. We didnt see the two towers because the cinema was closed.
Rephrasing exercises all kinds of exercises to rephrase. Cum copiae hostium essent maiores, romani tamen eas vicerunt. Reviewing some basic grammar points 7th in the series focus on clauses. Placing the subject at the beginning of the participle clause. Grammar lessons concession concessive clauses with. A concessive cum clause express an incompatibility between the two clauses. Four types of subordinate clauses are discussed in this feature. She doesnt understand because you havent explained the situation to her.