ADVERB CLAUSES OF

CONCESSION
I. WHAT IS CONTRAST CLAUSES?
• These clauses are used to make two statements, one of which
contrast with the other or make it seem surprising.

• It usually begins with words: Although, though, even

though, despite, in spite of, whereas, while, even if and
however.
II. STRUCTURE OF CONTRAST CLAUSES
1. Although/ Though/ Even though

Although/ Though/ Even though + S + V(adverb clause of

concession), S + V(main clause)

Ex: Although/Though the weather was bad, they decided to

hold the meeting.
Even though I didn’t understand a word, I kept smiling.
II. STRUCTURE OF CONTRAST CLAUSES

2. Despite/ In spite of

Despite/ In spite of + Noun/Noun phrase, S + V

Ex: Despite studying hard, I failed the test.

In spite of the bad weather, they decided to hold the meeting.

II. STRUCTURE OF CONTRAST CLAUSES

3. Whereas/ While

Whereas/ While + S +V, S + V

Ex: Boys were encouraged to be adventurous whereas girls

were always told to stay clean.
While no one doubts his ability, his arrogant attitude has
been difficult to accept.