SCHOOL: LOUIS LE CHATELIER. PROF.

EL ASSRI
FUNCTION : ADDITION AND CONCESSION
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 EXPRESSING ADDITION 3. Nada missed the bus. She got up early. (despite)

 ………. In addition, ………. Halima passed the exam. In addition, she got the best mark in class. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
 ………. Moreover, ………. Halima passed the exam. Moreover, she got the best mark in class. 4. A lot of students got nice marks. The exam was difficult. (however)
 ……… Furthermore, ………. Halima passed the exam. Furthermore, she got the best mark in ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
class. 5. Facebook facilitates communication. It is a means of research. (moreover)
 ………. Besides, ………. Halima passed the exam. Besides, she got the best mark in class. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
 ………. Also, ………. Halima passed the exam. Also, she got the best mark in class. 6. The government has made great efforts. A lot of people are still illiterate. (though)
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 Along with + gerund Along with passing the exam, Halima got the best mark in class.
7. Good students participate in class. They revise their lessons at home. (not only but also)
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 …… not only …… but also …… Halima not only passed the exam but also got the best mark in class. 8. The lesson is easy. Some students don’t understand it. (yet)
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 EXPRESSING CONCESSION / CONTRAST
9. Some women work all day. They take care of the house. (along with)

• ………., but ………. Samir is hardworking, but he failed the French exam. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...

• ………. However, ………. Samir is hardworking. However, he failed the French 10. Some women work all day. They take care of the house. (besides)
exam. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
• ………. Yet, ………. Samir is hardworking. Yet, he failed the French exam. 11. Safae was sick. She went to school. (yet)
• ………. Nevertheless, ……… Samir is hardworking. Nevertheless, he failed the French exam. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
12. The students planted trees. They cleaned all classrooms. (not only but also)
• Although + subject + verb …. Although Samir is hardworking, he failed the French exam. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
• Though + subject + verb … Though Samir is hardworking, he failed the French exam. 13. Kenza works hard at the office. She always finds time to help her son with his homework. (in spite of)
• Even though + subject + verb … Even though Samir is hardworking, he failed the French exam. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
14. Malaysia exports high technology. It invests in tourism. (furthermore)
 Despite + gerund / noun Despite being hardworking, Samir failed the French exam. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
15. There is an economic crisis in the country. House prices are still high. (despite)
 In spite of + gerund / noun In spite of his hard work, Samir failed the French exam.
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PRACTICE: REWRITE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING THE WORDS GIVEN.
16. English is very important. It is the language of business in the world. (and)
1. Omar is poor. He managed to send all his children to school. (although) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 17. I tried hard to understand this philosophy lesson. I failed. (nevertheless)
2. Marrakech is a beautiful city. It has good weather. (in addition) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
SCHOOL: LOUIS LE CHATELIER. PROF. EL ASSRI
FUNCTION : ADDITION AND CONCESSION
18. I tried hard to understand this philosophy lesson. I failed. (but)
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19. A lot of women work outside the house. They look after their children. (also)
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20. Ahmed has a bad cold. He went to work. (despite)
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21. She speaks five languages fluently. She has computer skills. (along with)
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22. She went to work this morning. The doctor advised her to stay in bed. (even though)
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23. He is good at volleyball. He is a fantastic handball player. (moreover)
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24. He did his best. He couldn’t convince me. (yet)
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25. We had dinner in a famous restaurant. We didn’t like the food. (however)
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26. They collected donations for the poor. They donated blood. (not only but also)
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