Clauses of Concession B2.1

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What is a clause of concession?

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A clause of concession is a dependent clause that expresses a contrast or an unexpected outcome, often introduced by conjunctions like 'although', 'even though', or 'despite'.

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Define 'despite'.

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'Despite' is a preposition used to indicate that something happens or is true even though something else might have prevented it.

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What is the function of 'although' in a sentence?

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'Although' is a conjunction used to introduce a subordinate clause that presents a contrast to the main clause.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'in spite of'.

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In spite of the rain, we went for a walk.

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What does 'much as' imply in a sentence?

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'Much as' is used to express a contrast between two ideas, indicating that one idea is true but does not change the situation.

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How does 'nonetheless' function in a sentence?

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'Nonetheless' is an adverb that means 'in spite of that' and is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has been previously mentioned.

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What is the difference between 'despite' and 'in spite of'?

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Both 'despite' and 'in spite of' indicate contrast, but 'despite' is followed by a noun or gerund, while 'in spite of' is also followed by a noun or gerund.

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Create a sentence using 'although'.

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Although she was tired, she finished her homework.

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What is the role of 'however' in a sentence?

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'However' is an adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts the previous statement.

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Provide an example of a sentence using 'despite'.

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Despite the challenges, he succeeded in his project.