6 Clauses of concession
9.6.16.1 Read the theory. Complete the sentences.
Use: though (x2), whereas, although, but.
Clauses of concession are used to express contrast. They are
introduced with the following words/phrases:
• but I don't usually enjoy adventure stories but I thought Journey
to the Centre of the Earth' was very exciting!
even though/although/though + clause - Even though is more
emphatic than although. Though is informal and is often used in
everyday speech. It can also be put at the end of a sentence. When
the clause of concession precedes the main clause, we separate the
two clauses with a comma. Even though/Although/Though my
friends liked it, I didn't enjoy the film. I didn't enjoy the film even
though/ although/ though my friends liked it. My friends liked the
film. I didn't enjoy it, though.
• while/whereas - Tom likes science-fiction books while/whereas
I like biographies.
1 Journey to the Centre of the Earth is an exciting story. The
language is a bit difficult for younger readers,
2 I haven't read the book I have seen the film.
3
she enjoys adventure stories, she has
never read anything by Jules Verne.
4 My brother loves playing computer games
I prefer reading novels
5 Even
I didn't like the main character,
thought the film was very entertaining
1.though
2.but
3.although
4.whereas
5.though