Question

Underline the Adverb Clauses of Concession/Contrast in the following
sentences:
1. However hard he may work, he will fail.
2. Even if you go there, he won't meet you.
3. He would not do it even if you pay him.
4. Although he left early, he could not catch the train.
5. Though I don't like him, I shall help him.
6. He went out though it was about to rain.
7. Though he is poor, he is contented.
8. Although she was ill, she washed the clothes.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. However hard he may work, he will fail.

2. Even if you go there, he won't meet you.

3. He would not do it even if you pay him.

4. Although he left early, he could not catch the train.

5. Though I don't like him, I shall help him.

6. He went out though it was about to rain.

7. Though he is poor, he is contented.

8. Although she was ill, she washed the clothes.​

Explanation:

An adverb of concession offers a statement that contrasts with the main idea of a sentence. An adverb of concession often starts with subordinating conjunctions: "though," "although," "even though," "while," "whereas," or "even if."

Answer 2

Answer:

1. However

2. Even if

3. even if

4. Although

5. Though

6. though

7. Though

8. Although