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Concession Clauses and Contrastive Structures

  •  English    10     Public
    Instructions: Complete each sentence using the appropriate concessive clause or contrastive structure.
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  • __________ the project had a strong social media presence, it failed to reach its funding goal. (Options: Although, Even though, Despite)
    Although / Even though
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  • The campaign raised a significant amount of money. __________, it still fell short of its target. (Options: However, Nevertheless, In spite of that)
    Nevertheless / However
  •  15
  • __________ the campaign was well-designed, it didn't attract enough backers. (Options: Although, Even though, Despite the fact that)
    Even though / Although
  •  15
  • The product was innovative and useful. __________, many potential backers were hesitant to contribute. (Options: Nevertheless, In spite of that, Although)
    Nevertheless / In spite of that
  •  15
  • __________ having a small budget, the campaign team managed to create a professional video. (Options: Despite, Even though, Although)
    Despite
  •  15
  • The crowdfunding platform offers great exposure. __________, it does not guarantee success. (Options: However, Nevertheless, In spite of that)
    However / Nevertheless
  •  15
  • __________ the campaign's success, the product launch was delayed. (Options: Despite, Even though, In spite of)
    Despite / In spite of
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  • __________ the team worked hard, they couldn’t meet the tight deadline for the campaign. (Options: Although, Even though, Despite the fact that)
    Although / Even though
  •  15
  • The rewards offered were appealing. __________, the campaign did not reach its goal. (Options: Nevertheless, However, Despite this)
    Nevertheless / Despite this
  •  15
  • __________ not everyone contributing a large amount, the total funds raised were substantial. (Options: Despite, Although, Even though)
    Despite
  •  15