A clause has a subject and a verb that are joined or combined together. How to use linking words or discourse markers to show contrast however. Although he was having financial trouble, he bought that costly flat. Although she lives next door, we rarely see each other. Purpose clauses intermediate worksheet busy teacher.
This practice will help you learn how to reduce an adverb clause to an adverb phrase. English esl contrast worksheets most downloaded 49 results. But but is one of the most common contrast conjunctions. A discussion below is provided for better understanding of these types of adverb clauses. Fill in the blanks with a word or phrase that expresses concession or contrast. Exercises on connectors contrast exercise 1 fill in.
Instead, we usually put the two ideas in two separate sentences. Jet lag affects most long by subordinating conjunctions such as because, what, if distance travelers. Exercises combine and shorten the following sentences using reduced adjective clauses. We never use a comma after although or event though althougeven though we had a bad game, we won we won, althougheven though we had a bad game. With and we join one clause that adds something to what the first clause says.
In these contexts, the two clauses are often made into two sentences, and though is put at the end. Contrast clauses although even though, butyet, however, in spite ofdespite. Although, even though although, even though can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence. While many americans drive every day, people in my country use public transportation. Clauses of contrast although and in spite ofdespite. Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result enable subjects and objects in a complex sentence to relate to each other correctly. Although the rain was falling heavily, they continued with the football match. Adverb clause of contrast concession these clauses are used to make two statements, one of which contrast with the other or make it seem surprising. Contrast clauses although even though, butyet, however, in spite ofdespite level.
Heres a list of all the relative clause exercises on the site. We never use a comma after although or event though although even though we had a bad game, we won we won, although even though we had a bad game. They are introduced by subordinating conjunctions like although, though, even though, whereas, while, even if. In other words, a clause will have a subject that does or performs the action of a verb. It is almost useless for the students to bother about naming those types of contractions as concession and contrast because they are learning language not about the language, and it may confuse them. You may have noticed in the discussion above that an adverb clause is generally used for different purposes. In spite of working hard, he couldnt pass the test. The same sentence showing concession or contrast can be expressed in several different ways. Lesson b clauses of contrast and purpose english file. In this postcard advanced ss practise clauses of concession to express contrast. We put however in the second sentence, and we can put it at the beginning, at the end, or after the subject.
C ol l e g i s a n a n t o n i o d e p a d u a f r a n c i s c a n s c a r c a i x e n t english l anguag e clauses of contrast although and in spite ofdespite we use these linking expressions to contrast two contradictory ideas. Expressing reason, purpose and contrast reason because. Types of clauses california state university, northridge. Defining relative clauses 1 in pdf here defining relative clauses 2 in pdf here defining relative clauses 3 in pdf here defining relative clauses 4 in pdf here go to the main relative clauses explanation page here.
Use while, unlike and in contrast to to present contrasting information. More practice reducing adverb clauses answer key change one of the two sentences to an adverb clause to combine the two sentences. This is intended for use online by advanced english language students. It includes a practice assessment after the lesson. Grammar practice clauses of purpose and contrast 5a. It is used in front of a clause a clause has at least a subject and a verb that. Clauses clauses of reasoncause and clauses of contrast and concession. Lesson c clauses of contrast english file students site. Game board with 23 squares, each with a sentence cue.
Conjunctions join clauses or sentences and coordinate words in the same clause contrast conjunctions connect ideas and clauses that contrast. While the typical italian person thinks school is boring, the typical japanese person doesnt. Fill the gaps with suitable conjunctions, linkers, and prepositions expressing contrast. On the other hand, however isnt used to connect two clauses. Even though usa became independent in 1776, poor people still had problems to get by. We can begin a clause to give reason with these words. An adverb clause a dependent clause is a group of words that plays the role of an adverb. Before the famous author received the prize, he gave short speech. You use contrast clauses when you want to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it appear unexpected or surprising. Clauses lesson slide show lesson teaching students independent and dependent clauses and phrases. Dont miss our complete guide to adverb clauses with definitions, types, and examples.
Although is often emphasized by expressions such as still, anyway and all the same. They are mostly used between two independent sentences or clauses to join them. Clauses of contrast and purpose linkedin slideshare. They are used to join a dependent clause also called a subordinate clause with an. I studied hard, nevertheless, i couldnt pass my english exam. While women tend to go to the restroom with friends, men normally go on their own. Youll notice that a clause is the exact opposite of a phrase. 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.
The following words and phrases are contrast conjunctions. Free printable pdf grammar worksheets, quizzes and games, from a to z, for eflesl teachers. Because everything looked different, i had no idea where to go. A contrast clause needs a main clause to make a complete sentence.
The two sentences given above express contrasting ideas. A collection of english esl worksheets for home learning, online practice, distance learning and english classes to teach about contrast, contrast. Ex althougheven though our teacher is very boring, we still love english. Contrast although, though although is used to introduce a contrasting clause. This is a second and even though statement which contrasts with the first statement. Clauses and phrases powerpoint lesson this slideshow is a revision.
The linking words although,though,in spite of,despite express the idea of contrast. The following exercise gives you practice in distinguishing between the sentence connectors although vs. Fill the gaps with suitable conjunctions, linkers, and. However we use although and despite in spite of to connect two clauses in the same sentence. In comparison withcompared with our results, their results are not very convincing. There is an explanation and 4 exercises to complete and rewrite 5,982 downloads. Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result rules. Clauses and phrases showing contrast and exception use while, unlike, and in contrast to in order to present contrasting information, especially in writing. Even though she felt very ill, maria went to school. Read and become familiar with the different meanings and uses of although and even though concessive connector, as well as while and whereas. Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result test english. Because i remembered a few words in spanish, i tried to speak to a mexican tourist. Expressing concession and contrast english grammar.
Clauses of contrast and concession, clauses of comparison i. Contrast clauses intermediate worksheet busy teacher. Although i sleep a lot, i come to class feeling kind of tired. In spite of having a bad teacher, she passed her test. Pdf version an adverb clause a dependent clause is a group of words that plays the role of an adverb. We must be near the beach, because i can hear the waves. Its a gapfilling exercise consolidating the use of so, because and although. Types of clauses independent clauses dependent clauses contain both a subject and a verb contain both a subject and a verb, but cannot stand and can stand alone as a sentence. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. With that in mind, there are generally four types of adverb clauses. Concession contrast clauses board game esl worksheet. Recommended for preintermediate or intermediate students who are asked to rewrite the sentences given using the purpose expressions in brackets and making the necessary changes. Contrast and concession conjunctions are use to express oppositions. Practice with punctuation and sentence position is included.
Recommended for intermediate students who are asked to rewrite the sentences beginning them with the given words. Clauses and phrases showing contrast and exception. Some contrast clauses called concessive clauses are introduced by conjunctions such as although, even though or while. As it was getting late, i decided i should go home. Since the fall quarter began, the students have been very busy.
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