Contrast & concession connectors — The Uncomfortable Legacy of a Genius
Grammar: Discourse markers and connectors — contrast, concession, and qualification
Free ESL grammar exercise on contrast & concession connectors themed around the uncomfortable legacy of a genius. Printable worksheet from classplan.ai.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 6 (proficiency) ESL grammar exercise on media, practising discourse markers and connectors — contrast, concession, and qualification. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
The public oscillated between fascination and unease, and the tabloid press fed both hungers simultaneously. Yet two criminal trials ended without conviction.
Grammar: Discourse Markers
- Yet
- He was celebrated globally, yet few understood the private cost of that fame. — signals surprise or paradox
- Nonetheless
- The allegations resurfaced; nonetheless, his music continued to be streamed. — despite what was just said, this is still true
Sample items
- The estate fought back hard. ______, the documentary changed public perception.
- ______ some countries pulled his music from radio, others refused to do so.
- He was commercially unmatched, ______ his private life was deeply unconventional.
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