Concession and Contrast worksheet
Although, despite, however, while, whereas
The rule
Despite + noun/gerund; Although + clause; However + new sentence.
4 exercises · 40 questions · answer key on the last page
What is on the sheet
1
Although / Despite / However
EasyChoose the grammatically correct form.
___ the rain, match went on.
2
While / Whereas / On Other Hand
MediumChoose the most appropriate connector.
Urban grew, ___ rural declined.
3
Advanced Concession: for all / much as
HardChoose the correct advanced form.
___ its flaws, plan has value.
4
Rewrite Using Concession
Very HardRewrite using the connector given.
Even though it rained, went on.
Using this in class
Print as many copies as you need. There is a name and date line at the top, the exercises run over the first pages, and the answer key sits on its own page at the end, so you can keep it or hand it out. No attribution required, no account needed.
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