Contrast & Concession Language

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

"They mistook my kindness for weakness — I fucked up, I know that, but can't a girl just do the best she can? And who I am is a big-time believer that people can change, but you don't have to leave her. 'Cause even in the dark I feel your resistance."

Grammar Reference · Contrast & Concession Language

but — simple contrast

Connects two ideas that are surprising together. People can change, but you don't have to leave her.

even though —

Acknowledges a difficulty before the main point. Even though the market was hard, she believed in the product.

yet — formal contrast

More formal than 'but'; often used in writing. Everyone was talking, yet no one took responsibility.

Common error

Do not stack two contrast markers. Even in the dark, but I felt it. ✗ → Even in the dark, I felt it. ✓

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Contrast & Concession Language

1.She worked hard all year, the results were disappointing.

2. the meeting ran long, the team reached a clear decision.

3.They her ambition for aggression in the early months.

4.The project failed, everyone refused to give up.

5. in the most difficult quarter, she believed the strategy was right.

6.He her silence for indifference, when in fact she was listening carefully.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.The project was risky. The board approved it. (Use: even though)

2.She apologised for the delay. She refused to take all the blame. (Use: but)

3.The criticism was hard to hear. She found it useful. (Use: yet)

4.He was under pressure. He delivered the presentation well. (Use: even though)

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

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