Example of Concessive Conjunctions

Concessive conjunctions are those conjunctions that express a sense of concession: inform us of an action that is carried out despite an obstaclewho could oppose. That is, the action of the main verb is carried out despite an opposition introduced by the concessive conjunction.

Concessive conjunctions are classified within the subordinate conjunctions since the elements they introduce (sentences or syntactic groups) are subordinate to the main sentence; that is, they syntactically depend on that sentence.

For example:

• "I'm cold even if I am wearing a sweater ”. The action raised in the first sentence (being cold) is carried out despite the situation raised in the subordinate sentence (I am wearing a sweater). The conjunction even if It tells us that the main action is carried out regardless of the obstacles of the subordinate clause.

In Spanish we only have one concessive conjunction: the conjunctioneven if.

On the other hand, there are also conjunctive phrases concessive: they are phrases that work the same as a concessive conjunction. For example:

even though, even though, even though, even though, even though ...

For example:

• “Even if she did not study, she passed the exam ”.
• You can also use a concessive phrase that works in the same way as the conjunction even if: “Although she did not study, she passed the exam ","Although she did not study, she passed the exam ","Yes OK she did not study, she passed the exam ”.

Sentences introduced by a concessive conjunction are called concessive prayers or concessive subordinate clauses. These sentences, as already explained, will inform us of the obstacle that could be opposed to the main action.

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5 Explained examples of concessive conjunctions

1. “Even if you call him, he will not want to answer you ”.

• Main sentence: “he will not want to answer you”.
• Subordinate sentence: "even if call him "
• Explanation: the conjunction even if introduces the concessive subordinate clause call him. This sentence tells us what is the obstacle (call) that does not prevent the action from being carried out (not wanting to answer)

2. "The boy ate all the vegetables even if don't like them ”.

• Main sentence: "The boy ate all the vegetables."
• Subordinate sentence: "even if don't like them "
• Explanation: the concessive conjunction even if introduce the subordinate clause don't like them, which is an obstacle that does not prevent the realization of the main action: eating the vegetables.

3. Even if did not win, the competitor was proud to have given his best effort.

• Main sentence: “the competitor was proud to have given his best effort”.
• Subordinate sentence: "even if I do not win"
• Explanation: the conjunction even if introduces the concessive subordinate clause the competitor was proud of... This sentence tells us what is the obstacle (not winning) that does not prevent the action from being carried out (being proud)

4. I tried some of the soup even if It was very hot.

• Main sentence: "I tried some of the soup."
• Subordinate sentence: "even if It was very hot"
• Explanation: The subordinate clause It was very hot is introduced by the concessive conjunction even if, which indicates that it is an obstacle that did not prevent the main action (tasting the soup) from being carried out.

The system did not respect the promotion even if we complied with all the bases.

• Main sentence: "The system did not respect the promotion."
• Subordinate sentence: "even if we complied with all the bases "
• Explanation: the conjunction even if introduces the concessive subordinate clause we met all the bases... This sentence indicates an obstacle (meet the bases) that did not represent an impediment to the action of the main sentence: not respecting the promotion.

90 Examples of Concessive Conjunctions

Next, we have two listings: one with concessive conjunctions even if and another with examples of sentences with concessive conjunctive phrases, which work in the same way as a concessive conjunction. In all the examples the conjunction or concessive phrase is highlighted:

50 Sentences with concessive conjunctions:

1. You arrived on time to school even if you fell asleep.
2. The movie was a success even if it doesn't have much of a budget.
3. The police tried to frame him even if they didn't have enough evidence.
4. He wants to buy things even if don't have enough money.
5. The firefighters managed to put out the fire even if it seemed uncontrollable.
6. We could not see or even if we would like because our schedules do not coincide.
7. You haven't had enough water even if the doctor told you that you had to stay hydrated.
8. The preparation of the food was enough for all the people even if we were many.
9. We went out to eat some hamburgers even if we were ready to go on a diet.
10. Even if he does not want to ask he has to do it because it is better for him to solve all his doubts.
11. I like to exercise even if I don't always have the time to do it daily.
12. Even if We hired food for a hundred people, only sixty attended the party.
13. They charged us for three hours of parking even if We only went over two hours for a minute.
14. They canceled the trip even if we already had it planned long in advance.
15. We found nothing to see on the billboard even if there were many movies available.
16. Even if the trip is long, it is not very heavy because we can make several stops along the way.
17. He didn't cry from the hit even if it was very evident that it had hurt quite a bit.
18. Even if he had several tests done in the laboratory, there was nothing to indicate that he had any disease.
19. Even if everyone had to cooperate with something for food, some did not bring anything from him.
20. He is in love with her even if she is not in love with him.
21. My head still hurts even if I already took a pain reliever about an hour ago.
22. The food ran out soon even if there were many and there were not so many people.
23. Even if The mechanic checked the car in detail, he could not determine what the fault was.
24. You have not been able to lose weight even if he is going to the gym four days a week.
25. He doesn't want to say why he's upset even if we asked him several times.
26. Even if the bus is usually on time, this morning it was almost twenty minutes late.
27. He doesn't want to accept that it was his mistake even if We all know that he is most to blame.
28. He could not park the truck properly even if He had plenty of room to accommodate her.
29. Have not arrived yet even if two hours ago they said they were on their way.
30. We can't get rid of the bad smell from the carpet even if we wash it with various products.
31. He's making me hungry again even if I ate about an hour ago.
32. He forgot the work appointment he had even if They reminded him a day before that he had to attend.
33. The doctor received us for a medical consultation even if we did not have an appointment because he had almost no patients.
34. Many mosquitoes keep coming out in the yard even if We already put mosquito repellent.
35. We can't understand the concepts even if They tried to explain us in detail.
36. Even if the car is not more than two years old since it left the agency, it has presented several mechanical failures.
37. Even if several participants presented their work in the contest, the award was declared void because they did not meet the quality.
38. Even if runs out of money he does not mind buying that video game console that he loves so much.
39. My dog ​​is still hungry even if We just gave him a lot of croquettes.
40. Even if clean the house in the morning, at noon it is dirty again because there are a lot of people lately.
41. We trust him even if He had already fooled us once.
42. Even if They did not have the necessary permits, however they decided to continue with the construction of the building.
43. Even if he insisted that he didn't want to go to the party for long, we ended up convincing him.
44. Even if They used a basic vocabulary, it was difficult to understand them since they used wrong grammatical constructions.
45. Even if Sometimes we have our bad moments, we love each other and that is why we will continue together.
46. Follow your dreams even if people tell you that you won't be able to get it.
47. These shoes fit me even if they are a smaller number of my size.
48. Even if I already have two dogs at home, I decided to adopt a kitten from the shelter.
49. Even if He has never needed glasses, lately he can't see the fine print clearly when trying to read something.
50. Even if we were arguing, we couldn't reach an agreement.

40 Sentences with the concessive phrases although,even though, even though, even though, no matter how much:

1. Although I usually have a bad memory for certain things, I do remember that very well.
2. Despite We arrived two hours in advance, the free tickets had already run out.
3. Yes OK I don't find your joke so funny, I understand why others do laugh.
4. Although do not have everything finished, you have to send some progress to review.
5. By more than I try to understand their reasons, I can't understand it.
6. Although They promised us a twenty percent profit, they only paid us ten percent.
7. We are good friends despite we don't have so many things in common.
8. Yes OK prefers solitude, it is also true that he enjoys the company of other people.
9. They did not want to accept the money although it was my responsibility to pay for the damages incurred.
10. By more than I looked in all the desk drawers, I did not find the documents of the procedure.
11. Although She has bought several pieces of clothing lately, says she can't find anything to wear.
12. I was still quite sleepy despite he had had an energy drink.
13. Yes OK the dog has never been trained by a professional, he is quite obedient and understands various commands and tricks.
14. Although let us be old, we must maintain a young and happy spirit.
15. By more than I send the mail to the addresses they gave me, they say nothing is reaching them.
16. The package has not arrived although we placed the order eight days ago.
17. Despite They offer many different foods on their menu, when you order something they say they don't have it. Very little food is available.
18. Yes OK we love each other very much, there have also been times when we have argued very hard.
19. Although I did the registration on time, the system told me I was out of time.
20. By more than I try to remember where the last time I saw my wallet was, I can't.
21. Although We paid them a lot of money for their services, they gave us a terrible customer treatment.
22. Despite These drinks are calorie-free and not good because they have chemicals and preservatives.
23. Yes OK the sum is wrong, there is not a big difference from the real price.
24. Although They gave him several recognitions for his work, he does not feel satisfied with the result.
25. By more than there are environmental awareness campaigns, the truth is that the damage to the environment is still very serious.
26. Although I saw you a few days ago, I already miss spending time with you.
27. I'm so thirsty despite I had a glass of lemonade half an hour ago.
28. Yes OK the price of the dress is high, the quality is quite good.
29. Although he spends a lot of money, he still has savings in his account.
30. By more than I scold my dog ​​or give him treats when he does something right, he doesn't obey me and keeps repeating the same bad behaviors.
31. I will talk to you although I said I didn't want to talk to you anymore.
32. I can not make calls despite I recharged my cell phone balance three days ago.
33. Yes OK it is much tastier fried in oil, it is healthier to grill it without oil.
34. Although They offered me a 25% discount, I preferred not to make the purchase.
35. By more than My dog ​​eats, he is not full: all day he wants to eat something and everything we eat he craves.
36. Although he's upset, he's coming to the meeting this afternoon.
37. I can't find anything to watch on TV despite there are like four hundred channels available.
38. Yes OK We already saw the movie last week, we would see it again because we liked it so much.
39. Follow your dreams although These seem to be impossible, as nothing is.
40. By more than We warned him not to trust, he ignored us and ended up losing money.

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