English – P2 Practice Makes Perfect Grammar – Practice 27

To whom who is unclear about where should you be placing although, even though and while.

You use contrast clauses when you want to make two statements, one of which contrasts with the other or makes it appear unexpected or surprising. Some contrast clauses – called concessive clauses – are introduced by conjunctions such as although, even though or while.

Extracted from http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/eap/2004/u3/contrastclauses.htm

4. Joan had a similar watch. She bought the watch on display. (although)

Ans1: Joan bought the watch on display although she had a similar one.

Ans2: Although Joan had a similar watch, she bought the watch on display.

9. Huiqi and Sarah have always been close friends. They do not meet often. (although)

Ans1: Although Huiqi and Sarah do not meet often, they have always been close friends.

Ans2: Huiqi and Sarah have always been close friends although they do not meet often.

10. The stray dog was hostile towards Nelly. She still fed it. (although)

Ans1: Although the stray dog was hostile towards Nelly, she still fed it.

Ans2: Nelly still fed the stray dog although it was hostile towards her.

17. They meet each other at the bus stop every day. They do not talk to each other. (although)

Ans1: Although they meet each other at the bus stop every day, they do not talk to each other.

Ans2: They do not talk to each other although they meet each other at the bus stop every day

Mistake

20. Cats cannot be found in the zoo. Dogs cannot be found in too. (but)

Replace but with “and”

Ans: Cats and dogs cannot be found in the zoo.

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