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