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