Clauses of Reason and Concession

Ms Trang feels happy ....... her students are fond of studying English.

• because

• although

• because of

• eventhough

_______ it was raining heavily, we still played football.

• Yes,

• In the evening

• Even though

• because of

_______________ she worked hard, she failed her final exam

• In spite

• In spite of

• Despite

• Although

he walked to the station.

• Despite being tired

• Although to be tired

• In spite being tired

• Despite tired

A concession:

• acknowledges that an opposing argument may be true or reasonable

• ignores the counterargument

• demonstrates that a speaker is trustworthy or credible

• establishes the time and place for an argument

The practice of acknowledging the validity of part of a counterclaim

• Concession

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Tone

What is a concession?

• giving in to somebody

• an area where they sell drinks and snacks

• acknowledgment, something done or agreed to in order to reach an agreement or improve a situation.

• doing the opposite of what you say you will do

reluctant acknowledgement or yielding

• claim

• audience

• concession

• Purpose

Admitting the opposing side may have a valid argument is called a ________.

• Refutation

• Concession

• Claim

• Counterargument

Choose whether the underlined part is time clause, if clause or reason clause.

Because he had not paid the bill, his electricity was cut off..

• Time clause

• If clause

• Reason clause