Unit 3 - Skillful 3 - Concessions

Which sentence correctly uses "although"?

• Although I was tired, I finished my homework.

• I was tired, although I finished my homework.

• I finished my homework, although I was tired.

• I finished my homework although was tired.

Answer explanation

"Although" is used at the start of a sentence to introduce a contrast. The other options do not follow the correct structure for using "although."

What is the function of "but" in a sentence like: "I agree with your idea, but I think we need more details."

• To show contrast between two different ideas.

• To add more details.

• To emphasize one idea.

• To introduce a new topic.

Answer explanation

"But" is used to show that there is a contrast or difference between the two parts of the sentence.

Choose the correct use of "nevertheless":

• I failed the test. Nevertheless, I still studied hard.

• Nevertheless, I failed the test, but I studied hard.

• I studied hard, nevertheless I failed the test.

• Nevertheless I failed the test and I studied hard.

Answer explanation

"Nevertheless" is used to contrast two ideas. It means "in spite of that." The other sentences are incorrect because the structure does not match the usual position of "nevertheless."

Which sentence correctly uses "might" + "but"?

• I might go to the party, but I need to study first.

• I might go to the party, I need but to study first.

• I go to the party might, but I need to study first.

• I need to study first but I might go to the party.

Answer explanation

"Might" suggests a possibility, and "but" introduces a contrasting idea. This sentence correctly shows both.

Which sentence correctly uses "even though"?

• Even though I was tired, I still went to work.

• Even though tired I was, I still went to work.

• I was tired even though, I still went to work.

• I went to work even though tired I was.

Answer explanation

"Even though" introduces a contrast between the two ideas. This sentence follows the correct structure.

Which of the following sentences uses "though" correctly?

• I like ice cream, though I prefer cake.

• Though I like ice cream, prefer I cake.

• I like ice cream though prefer cake.

• Ice cream I like, though prefer cake.

Answer explanation

"Though" is used here to show contrast, and it is correctly placed between the two ideas.

Which of the following sentences is an example of concession?

• I love ice cream, and I also love cake.

• I love ice cream, but I don't like cake.

• I love ice cream, although I prefer cake.

• I love ice cream because it's delicious.

Answer explanation

: In this sentence, there is a concession: the person loves ice cream, but prefers cake. It contrasts two ideas using "although."

What does the word "nevertheless" mean?

• Because of something

• In spite of that

• At the same time

• As a result

Answer explanation

"Nevertheless" means "in spite of that," showing that despite the first idea, the second idea still holds true.

Choose the sentence that uses "but" to show contrast.

• I want to go swimming, but it is raining.

• I want to go swimming but I also want to eat ice cream.

• I want to go swimming but it's sunny outside.

• I want to go swimming but I love the ocean.

Answer explanation

"But" is used to show contrast between wanting to swim and the fact that it is raining.

Which of these uses "might" to suggest a possibility?

• I might go to the party, but I have to study first.

• I might go to the party, I already decided.

• I might go to the party, because it's fun.

• I might go to the party, I like it.

Answer explanation

"Might" expresses uncertainty or possibility. This sentence correctly shows that the decision to go to the party is not definite.