The document provides definitions and examples of concession clauses, conjunctions, and prepositions that are used to indicate a concession or contrast within a sentence. It defines a concession clause as offering a partial contrast that doesn't invalidate the main clause. It lists the conjunctions "although", "though", and "even though" as having similar meanings to introduce a concession, with "even though" adding the most emphasis. It also discusses the prepositions "in spite of the fact that" and "despite the fact that" functioning as conjunctions when followed by "the fact that". The document concludes with examples of sentences using concession conjunctions and prepositions.
2. Identify the sentences below!
1. Fais writes ..... corectly ..... neatly.
2. Farhan plays the guitar ..... the violin.
3. Siti excels ..... in mathematics ..... in science.
4. Anwar is talented ..... handsome.
5. You are ..... smart ..... dilligent.
6. Water is ..... important, ..... essential for our body.
7. ..... my father ..... mother are the best parents for us.
4. These three conjunctions have practically the same
meaning. Though is a little less formal than although ;
even though adds the most force to the concession.
Conjunctions Example
Although We couldnt meet the deadline, although we worked day
and night.
Though Though he had always prefered blondes
Even though Even though she disliked the movies, she went with her
husband to please him
5. Prepositions of concession may function as conjunctions by the
addition of the fact that.
in spite of the fact that
Ex :
They decided to get married in spite of the huge differences
in their ages.
In spite of feeling terribly sick, I went to work every day that
week.
In spite of rain, we have to go to campus.
6. despite the fact that
Ex :
Despite hungry, I am thirsty
He stiil bought that car despite very expensive
Despite being a teacher, he still works as
bussinessmen
8. 1. ..... she is beautiful, everybody hates her.
2. Syarif run fast ..... his old age.
3. I managed to sleep ..... the hotel was noisy.
4. ..... it was cold, Marie didnt put on her coat.
5. ..... I was very hungry, I couldnt eat.
6. ..... she had planned everything carefully, Laura made a lot of
mistakes.
7. The children slept deeply ..... the noise.
8. ..... the traffic jam, we arrived on time.
9. We were at school together. I havent seen her for years .....
10. ..... earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.
9. 1. Make a group
2. Choose name for your group about conjunction or
prepositions of concession.
3. Your group can shoot other group if your group said
ready, cekrek, shoot, dor.