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English Worksheet – CONCESSIVE CLAUSES 10th Form

A. Choose the correct word underlined in each

sentence.
Put one suitable word in each
1. I read the book you suggested. Although/ space.
However, I didn’t enjoy it. ____________ Tim felt tired, he
2. In spite of / Although we warned him, Harry still stayed up to finish his homework.
got lost. Alan didn’t enjoy skating,
3. I didn’t have much time, but / however I managed _________________ he went with
to visit lots of places. his friends all the same.
4. Kate won the race, although/ despite falling over. I found French hard at first.
5. Although / In spite of the delay, the train arrived ________________, I soon started
on time. to enjoy it.
6. Cars are fast and convenient. But/ However, they _______________ though she
cause traffic problems in the cities. knew she couldn’t win, she kept
7. Even though / However I tried twice, I didn’t running.
manage to jump over the wall. _______________ the rain, the
school sports were a great success.
In ______________ of her cold,
C. Complete the second sentence so that it has
Helen won the swimming
a similar meaning to the first.
competition.
1. It was snowing, but we went out for a walk. I’m not sure I agree with you.
Although __________________________________ __________________, your ideas
________________________________________ are worth discussing.

2. Although I don’t enjoy rock music, I went to the concert.

In spite of _______________________________________________________________

3. Despite the heat, she wore her winter clothes.

Although __________________________________________________________________

4. Although Jim had a headache, he read until late.

(however) ___________________________________________________________________

5. Even though Sam hadn’t studied, he did well in the test.

(but) __________________________________________________________________

6. Although she felt ill, Maria went to school.

In spite of ______________________________________________________________

7. Despite being 90, Jim Lake is still active.

Even though____________________________________________________________