Grammar for contrast and nuance
Use concession, clear subjects, and conditions to explain a balanced position.
Work through each lesson and mark the module complete when you finish practising.
Acknowledge a point without losing your position
Use although, even though, and while to recognize a relevant limitation: “Although the new schedule would cost more, it would serve residents who cannot visit during the day.”
Use despite with a noun or an -ing form: “Despite the higher cost, I support the new schedule.” Avoid “despite it is expensive.” Complexity helps only when the sentence remains accurate and easy to understand.
Keep actions and conditions clear
Make the subject of every action clear. “After reviewing the proposal, I support the change” identifies the reviewer. Avoid dangling phrases such as “After reviewing the proposal, the change is useful.”
Use conditions to explain what your recommendation depends on: “If the city adds evening buses, more workers will be able to use public transport.” For a hypothetical proposal, “If the city extended the route, more residents would benefit” may fit better.
Practice: add one concession and one condition to a survey response. Check that each adds meaning. Do not insert complex structures simply to display grammar.
Mini-test
Check your understanding
Which sentence uses concession correctly?
Put this lesson into practice
Apply what you learned in a timed Writing exercise, then review one specific area to improve.