MNH CH S NHNG B

(PHRASES AND CLAUSES OF CONCESSION)

I. Phrases of concession:

In spite of
Despite

+ noun/ V-ing phrase

Ex: We went to school on time inspite of the heavy rain

II. Clauses of concession:
1.

Though
Although
Even though
Ex:

+ Clause

Although the weather was very bad, we had a picnic

2.

No matter who = whoever

No matter what = whatever
No matter when = whenever
No matter where = wherever
No matter how = however.......
Ex:
No matter what she says, I dont believe her.
No matter who you are, I still love you.
No matter when she comes, I always welcome .her.

No matter where he lives, I always find him.

No matter how rich you are, I dont love you.
No matter what he does, he always tries his best.

3.

It doesnt matter + Wh- question) + S + V, S + V = Cho d..

4.

Adj / Adv + as/ though + S + V +.....

Patient as he was, he had no intention of waiting for three hours.

Quietly though I had spoken, the medical superrintendent heard.
5.

Much as = Mc du rt (kt hp ngha ca although v very much ).

Much as he longs our marriage, hes completely absorbed in the making of maps.
( Although he longs for our marriage very much, ...)

III. Other usages:

1. S dng lin t c lp: ch s tng phn ta c th dng lin t c lp nh BUT, YET.
- BUT, YET c dng gia 2 cu ghp v trc BUT, YET phi c du phy
Ex: She was terribly tired, but/yet she went on walking.
Lu : khng dng chung Although vi BUT v YET

2. S dng t ni (transition words): However, Nevertheless ( tuy nhin). Cc t ni ny c t u

cu th 2 (Trc However, Nevertheless c du chm (.) hoc chm phy (;), sau However, Nevertheless c
du phy). Ngoi ra However, Nevertheless c th c t gia cu ( sau ch ng) hoc cui cu nhng
c ngn cch vi cu bng du phy.
Ex:
- I washed my hands. However, they still looked dirty.
- I washed my hands. They, however, still looked dirty
- I washed my hands. They still looked dirty, however.

EXERCISES

I. Underline the most suitable word or phrase in each sentence:

1. However/ Though it was late, I decided to phone Brian.
2. Although/ Despite the car was cheap, it was in good condition.
3. Despite of the weather/ the weather, we went sailing.
4. I put the food in the fridge because/ because of I want it to get cold.
5. Since/ Because of Janet wanted to save money, she gave up smoking.
6. We cant eat now because/ although there isnt enough time.
7. I cant come to your party so that/ because I am too busy.
8. I couldnt see anything because/ because of the dark.
9.Despite/ Though the cold weather, we all went for a walk.
10. It was raining, but / although I went swimming anyway.

II. Complete the following with BUT, EVEN THOUGH, NEVERTHELESS

1. Bob ate a large dinner. _________, he is still hungry.
2. Bob ate a large dinner, _________ he is still hungry.
3. Bob is still hungry _________ he ate a large dinner.
4. I had a lot of studying to do, __________________ I went to a movie anyway.
5. __________________ I had a lot of studying to do, I went to a movie anyway.
6. I had a lot of studying to do. __________________, I went to a movie anyway.
7. I finished all of my work _________________ I was very sleepy.
8. I was very sleepy, _________________ I finished all of my work .
9. I was very sleepy. _________________, I finished all of my work.

Complete the following with YET, ALTHOUGH, HOWEVER

10. I washed my hands. _______________, they still looked dirty.
11. I washed my hands, __________________ they still looked dirty.
12. _____________I washed my hands, they still looked dirty.
13. Diana didnt go how to swim, _______________ she jumped into the swimming pool.
14. _______________ Diana didnt go how to swim, she jumped into the swimming pool.
15. Diana didnt go how to swim. _______________, she jumped into the swimming pool.
16. Annas father gave her some good advice, ____________ she didnt follow it.
17. Annas father gave her some good advice. ____________, she didnt follow it.
18. ____________ Annas father gave her some good advice, she didnt follow it.

III. Change clauses of concession to phrases.

1. He studied well though his life was hard at that time.
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2. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time.
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3. He didnt stop his car though the traffic lights turned red.
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4. Although Jane was sad, she managed to smile.
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5. Tom always studies hard though he encouters difficulties.

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6. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
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7. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
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8. He did the test well though it was difficult.
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9. My mother doesnt wear glasses though shes over fifty.
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10. The plane took off though the weather was bad.
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IV. Combine each pair of sentences into one, using the word given in brackets:
1. She cant answer my question. She is very intelligent. (Although)
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2. His life is hard. He is determined to study well. (No matter)
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3. You do any job. You should do it devotedly. (Whatever)
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4. He got good jobs. He was not satisfied. (eventhough)
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5. He often tell lies. Many people believe him. (although)

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6. He does anything. He always tries his best. (No matter)
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7. She had taken many kinds of exercises. She was still putting on weight. (Whatever)
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8. He lived anywhere. He always thought of his homeland. (No matter)
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9. He is very rich. He isnt happy. (although)
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10. He says anything. Nobody believe him (Whatever)
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V. Choose the best anwser among (A, B, C, or D)

1. Well never give in __________ they may do or say.
A. although that
B. no matter how
C. despite
2. ________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.
A. although
B. Since
C. Despite
3. _________ the rain, we postpone our picnic.
A. because
B. because of
C. although
4. He refused to give up work ______ he won a million pounds.
A. despite
B. as though
C. even though
5. ________ it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.

D. whatever
D. In spite of
D. In spite of
D. however

A. in spite
B. in spite of
C. However
6. ________ the wet weather, the football match went ahead.
A. In spite of
B. Although
C. Though
7. Although she is rich, she cant afford to buy the car.
A. Rich like she is, she cant afford to buy the car.
B. Rich as she is, she cant afford to buy the car.
C. As rich she is, she cant afford to buy the car.
D. As she is rich, she cant afford to buy the car.
8. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, we kept walking.
B. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking.

D. although
D. However

C. Cold as we felt, we kept walking.

D. Both A & C are correct.
9. Although he took a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert.
A. Tom arrived late for the concert because he took a taxi.
B. Tom arrived late for the concert because of a taxi
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Tom took a taxi, He cant come to the concert in time.
10. Ill find that man no matter how long it takes.
A. It takes me a long time to find that man.
B. However long it may take, Ill find that man.
C. I cant find that man because it will take take a long time.

D. Although it took a long time, I could find that man.

11. ________ I meet her, she always wears a blue dress.
A. Whatever
B. However
C. Whoever
D. Whenever
12. ________ comes, dont open the door.
A. No matter what
B. No matter who
C. No matter how
D. No matter whom
13. We can not see the road ________ the fog.
A. because
B. although
C. because of
D. in spite of
14. These boys were punished ______ they went to school late.
A. because
B. because of
C. even though
D. in spite of
15. ________ I tried, I could not finish my essay on time.
A. No matter hard
B. No matter how hard

C. No matter harder
D. No matter what hard
16. It was cold and wet. ________ Bob put on his swimming suit and went on the beach.
A. Therefore
B. Despite
C. Although
D. Nevertheless
17. I cant ride my bicycle ______ there isnt any air in one of the tires.
A. despite
B.because
C. although
D. but
18. I got to class on time __________ I had missed my bus.
A. even though
B. nevertheless
C. because
D. despite
19. Brian used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities ____ problems with his heath.
A. nevertheless
B. because of
C. although
D. in spite of
20. Some snakes are poisonous, _______ others are harmless.
A. but
B. so
C. for
D. despite

VI. Choose the correct answer for each sentence:

1. ___________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.
a. In spite of
b. Because
c. Because of
d. Although
2. ___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldnt understand the lesson.
a. Despite
b. Because
c. Because of
d. As
3. ___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.
a. Although
b. Because of
c. In spite of
d. Because
4. Alan always overeats at lunch ____________ he never eats breakfast.
a. because
b. because of
c. Even though
d. in spite of
5. __________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

a. Even though
b. In spite of
c. Since
d. As
6. The goods was never delivered ___________ the promise we had received.
a. since
b. as
c. because
d. in spite of
7. ____________ the meetings at 2:00, I wont be able to see you.
a. Although
b. In spite of
c. Because
d. Because of
8. My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.
a. because
b. because of
c. since
d. as
9. I didnt get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications
a. because
b. because of
c. although
d. despite
10. Its unsafe to travel in that country __________ the civil war.
a. in spite of
b. despite
c. due to
d. a & b are correct

11. Many people dont want to live in big cities ________ big cities are often heavily polluted
a. but
b. because
c. and
d. though
12. __________ she heard the door bell ring, she did not answer it.
a. However
b. Because
c. Even though
d. As if
13. Despite the storm, the climbers decided to go on
a. In spite of it was storm
b. Although there was a storm
c. Because ut stormed
d. Due to it storms
14. He stopped working because he was too tired
a. because of his tiredness
b. since being tired
c. for tired
d. although his tiredness
15. His teacher got angry because he behaved badly

a. so that he behaved badly

b. even though he behaved badly
c. because of his bad behaviour
d. because of his behaviour
16. Although the traffic was heavy, he managed to get to the office in time.
a. In spite of the traffice was heavy
b. Because of the heavy traffice
c. In spite of the heavy traffice
d. Due to the traffice was heavy
17. I would have been on time if I hadnt stopped at the post office
a. I was on time even tough I stopped at the post office
b.I wasnt on time because I stopped at the post office
c. I didnt stop at the post office, but I was late.
d. all of the above
18. I have still got the camera because no one has claimed it

a. because it hasnt been claimed

b. because of not claiming on it
c. because of no claim has been made on it
d. because it has been claimed by no one
20. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work. In spite of ____________
a. the serious ill, he was determined to finish his work
b.be ill seriously, he was determined to finish his work
c.his serious ill,he wasdetermined to finish hiswork
d.he wasill seriously,he wasdetermined to finish his work
21. Although they were very poor, the children seemed happy.
a. The children seemed happy because they were very poor
b.The children were very poor,so they seemed happy
c.Despite their poverty, the children seemed happy

d.he children seemes happy whether they were poor /rich

22. Because of his bad leg, he walked slowly.
a. Because his leg was bad, he walked slowly
b. Because his bad leg, he walked slowly
c. If his leg was bad, he walked slowly
d. Although his leg was bad, he walked slowly
23. I got to class on time _________ I had missed my bus.
a. even though
b. nevertheless
c. because
d. despite
VII. Identify one mistake:
1. You are not advised to go jogging because your serious heart disease.
A
B
C
D
2. In order that to buy his new car, he had to borrow his friend some money.

A
B
C
D
3. He stopping working because he was very tired to continue.
A
B
C
D
4. They can speak English and use a computer so as to they can easily get a good job.
A
B
C
D
5. He drank so many wine that he could not find his way home.
A
B
C
D
6. It is so an interesting film that I have seen it three times.
A
B
C
D
7. Because of they had collaborated well together, they were successful in their project.
A
B
C
D

8. He was tired so that he could not continue his work.

A
B
C
D
9. I rarely see a film in spite of there are many films that are worth seeing.
A
B
C
D
10. Because it was late, so that he tired to type the contact as fast as possible.
A
B
C
D