1. Showing opposition (unexpected result)
- Adv. clauses : even though,...
although, though.
(a). Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
(b). Although it was cold, I went swimming.
(c). Though it was cold, I went swimming.
- Conjunctions : but ...any way, but ... still, yet ... still.
(d). It was cold, but I went swimming anyway.
(e). It was cold, but I still went swimming.
(f). It was cold, yet I still went swimming.
- Transitions : nevertheless, nonetheless, however.
(g).It was cold; nevertheless, I went swimming.
(h).It was cold, Nonetheless, I went swimming.
(i). It was cold; however, I still went swimming.
- Prepositions : despite, in spite of.
(j). I went swimming despite the cold weather.
(k).I went swimming in spite of the cold weather.
EXERCISE : Combine the ideas in the two sentences. Use the given words.
1. We went to the zoo. It was raining.
even though
but ... anyway
nevertheless
in spite of
because
2. His grades were low. He was admitted to the university.
although
yet ... still
nonetheless
despite
because of
Nice article,it could help your students in understanding adj clause.
BalasHapusYes, that's right. By the way, I have sent My SAP about Semantics, you must see it , ok?
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