Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one. Some sentences have two correct answers. Choose both.
1The committee accepted the proposal, ............... it would stretch the budget this quarter.
Wrong!
Use a concessive linker meaning they accepted it even though it had a drawback.
2............... the data are incomplete, the trend is too consistent to ignore.
Wrong!
This needs a concessive subordinator at the start meaning despite a limitation.
3The plan looks risky; ............... , it may be our only realistic option.
Wrong!
Choose a sentence adverb that concedes the risk but introduces a contrasting point.
4............... his impressive CV, he struggled to explain his decisions under pressure.
Wrong!
This requires a preposition phrase meaning despite something positive.
5The new policy is unpopular; ............... , it has reduced waiting times significantly.
Wrong!
Pick a formal concessive connector that contrasts with the first clause.
6............... I respect her expertise, I cannot endorse her conclusion without stronger evidence.
Wrong!
Use a concessive linker that introduces a respectful contrast.
7The CEO praised the team, ............... he privately questioned the strategy.
Wrong!
This needs a concessive linker meaning despite the praise, there was doubt.
8The product is expensive; ............... , customers keep buying it for the reliability.
Wrong!
Choose a concessive adverb meaning despite the high price, the result still happens.
9............... the delays, we delivered the report before the board meeting.
Wrong!
This needs a concise concessive preposition meaning despite a problem.
10The argument is persuasive; ............... , it rests on an assumption we cannot verify.
Wrong!
Use a marker that concedes the strength but introduces a limiting point.
11............... the training was brief, the staff adapted remarkably quickly.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both options can introduce a concessive clause meaning despite the brief training.
12The forecast was gloomy; ............... , the company still expanded into two new markets.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both options can show concession meaning despite the gloomy forecast, the expansion happened.
Done.
Score: 0/12
Answers
- The committee accepted the proposal, even though it would stretch the budget this quarter.
- Granted that the data are incomplete, the trend is too consistent to ignore.
- The plan looks risky; nevertheless , it may be our only realistic option.
- In spite of his impressive CV, he struggled to explain his decisions under pressure.
- The new policy is unpopular; however , it has reduced waiting times significantly.
- While I respect her expertise, I cannot endorse her conclusion without stronger evidence.
- The CEO praised the team, even as he privately questioned the strategy.
- The product is expensive; all the same , customers keep buying it for the reliability.
- Despite the delays, we delivered the report before the board meeting.
- The argument is persuasive; that said , it rests on an assumption we cannot verify.
- Even though/Although the training was brief, the staff adapted remarkably quickly.
- The forecast was gloomy; nevertheless/nonetheless , the company still expanded into two new markets.
