High School English Quiz - Grammar 25 - Connectors - Concession (Answers)
In the last few High English quizzes on grammar, we have been introduced to several connectors and we found out under what circumstances they could be used in sentences. We now turn our attention to another set of connectors - those that are used to show concession.
The connectors ALTHOUGH, EVEN THOUGH, DESPITE and IN SPITE OF are the connectors that are used to show concession, and they follow certain rules of grammar. Take a look at these sentences:
‘ALTHOUGH it was snowing, he walked to the tube station.’
‘IN SPITE OF the rain, he walked to the tube station.’
In the examples above the connector in the first sentence introduces a concessive clause, and the connector in the second sentence is followed by a noun. DESPITE and IN SPITE OF can also be followed by a VERB + ING form as in this sentence:
[readmore]‘DESPITE his having enough strength, he couldn’t beat him.’
While the connectors we have talked about can also be used to show contrast, these work as connectors for showing concession. The essential difference is that these connectors are used to put forth a contrasting point that has to be considered and so devalue the opposing point’s value to the reader. We can understand better with examples:
If we were to fill a slot for the 11th place in the Indian cricket team, the selectors have to choose between Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav. While both of them are equally good fast bowlers, Ishant Sharma is a better batsman and Umesh Yadav is a better fielder. Now, two selectors can put forth the view as follows:
Selector 1: "Although Umesh Yadav is a good fielder, Ishant Sharma can be useful as a better batsman, so he should be chosen."
Selector 2: "Although Ishant Sharma can bat, Umesh Yadav can be useful as a better fielder, so he should be chosen."
In the example cited above we notice that the two players have not only been contrasted but have also been given concessions for their good points. Take the quiz on grammar that follows and learn more with examples of connectors that show concession.
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'Although' is the connector that is used to show concession. The connectors in the other options do not show concession
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'Even though' is the connector that is used to show concession. The connectors in the other options do not show concession
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'Despite' is the connector that is used to show concession. Remember that 'although' and 'even though' are connectors for concession but in the above sentences they are wrong because they do not introduce a concessive clause. Also, note that 'despite' and 'in spite of' are used when they are followed by a noun or verb + ing form. The connector used in option 4 is not appropriate
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'In spite of' is the connector that is used to show concession. Remember that 'although' and 'even though' are connectors for concession but in the above sentences they are wrong because they do not introduce a concessive clause. Also, note that 'despite' and 'in spite of' are used when they are followed by a noun or verb + ing form. The connector used in option 4 is not appropriate
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Both options 1 and 3 are correct and use an appropriate connector for concession. We emphasise the good feature of Kemp's Corner by using 'although' and 'even though' before the information about Malabar Hills. The connector in option 2 is one of concession but cannot be used when we introduce a concessive clause
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Remember, a concessive clause is one which begins with "although" or "even though" and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence. 'In spite of' and 'despite' have to be used with a following noun or a gerund (verb + ing). Check the usage in option 1 and option 4
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Remember 'In spite of' and 'despite' have to be used with a following noun or a gerund (verb + ing)
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Remember 'In spite of' and 'despite' have to be used with a following noun or a gerund (verb + ing)
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Remember, a concessive clause is one which begins with "although" or "even though" and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence
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Remember, a concessive clause is one which begins with "although" or "even though" and which expresses an idea that suggests the opposite of the main part of the sentence
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