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