ELPS

To concede something means to admit its truth, especially after denying or rejecting it first.

In English, an adverbial clause of concession is often used to signal concession.

An adverbial clause of concession is a type of subordinate (dependent) clause that introduces a statement that contrasts with or concedes a point made in the main (independent) clause.

General pattern for an adverbial clause of concession is as follows:

conjunction + main clause + concessive clause

One very common conjunction used with an adverbial clause of concession is although.

Hence the pattern above can be rewritten as:

Although + main clause + concessive clause

Other common conjunctions used to introduce an adverbial clauses of concession are despite, even if, even though, except that, not that, though, whereas, whilst, when.

The purpose of a concessive clause is to express a condition or circumstance that goes against the expectation set by the main clause.

Examples

Although he was wearing glasses, he still could not see.

Although she had studied diligently for the exam, Maria couldn't shake off the nervousness that crept in as she entered the examination hall.

Although the weather forecast predicted a sunny day, dark clouds loomed overhead, threatening to spoil the outdoor picnic.

Although he was exhausted from the long journey, John summoned the energy to attend the important business meeting.