In this post we look at the difference between concession and simple contrast, and at the various words and expressions we can use to express concession and contrast. As well as information about these, there are ten exercises to give you plenty of practice in using them.
Words and expressions used to express concession
The Basics
- although, though, even though
- despite, in spite of
Getting more advanced
- while, whilst, whereas
- nevertheless, however, even so, all the same
- much as
- no matter how / what etc
- however, whatever, whoever etc
- adjective + as / though
- but still, but even so, but all the same
- (and) yet
Even more exotic
- when, if, albeit
- may ... but
- Contrastive emphasis with auxiliaries
We'll also look briefly at 'reducing' concession clauses, at fronting concession clauses and at something called Yes, But arguing.
