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