A) Study the examples. When do we use a comma to separate the concession clause from the main clause?
Although we left early, we got stuck in traffic. (although/even though clause)
We got stuck in traffic despite leaving early. (despite/in spite of +nour/-ing form) Despite the fact that we left early, we got stuck in traffic.
(despite/in spite of the fact that + clause)
b) Use the linkers in brackets to join the sentences.
1 The cinema was air-conditioned. It was still very hot.
(although) 2 We arrived on time for the event. We had to wait half an hour for it to start. (in spite of)
3 I asked the steward for another seat. He completely ignored me. (even though)
4 We were told the play was fully booked. We had already booked tickets. (in spite of the fact that)
5 We followed the online instructions. The computer didn't accept the booking. (despite)
Although we left early, we got stuck in traffic. (although/even though clause)
We got stuck in traffic despite leaving early. (despite/in spite of +nour/-ing form) Despite the fact that we left early, we got stuck in traffic.
(despite/in spite of the fact that + clause)
b) Use the linkers in brackets to join the sentences.
1 The cinema was air-conditioned. It was still very hot.
(although) 2 We arrived on time for the event. We had to wait half an hour for it to start. (in spite of)
3 I asked the steward for another seat. He completely ignored me. (even though)
4 We were told the play was fully booked. We had already booked tickets. (in spite of the fact that)
5 We followed the online instructions. The computer didn't accept the booking. (despite)
Answers & Comments
Ответ:
a) Ми використовуємо кому для відокремлення підрядного обставинного речення, що виражає засилля або протиставлення (concession clause), від головного речення. Ось деякі приклади:
1. Although we left early, we got stuck in traffic.
2. We got stuck in traffic despite leaving early.
3. Despite the fact that we left early, we got stuck in traffic.
b) Тепер давайте використаємо вказівники, щоб об'єднати речення:
1. Although the cinema was air-conditioned, it was still very hot.
2. In spite of arriving on time for the event, we had to wait half an hour for it to start.
3. Even though I asked the steward for another seat, he completely ignored me.
4. In spite of the fact that we were told the play was fully booked, we had already booked tickets.
5. Despite following the online instructions, the computer didn't accept the booking.