(Basic) Subordinating Conjunctions Expressing Concession Relationships
Here are some subordinating conjunctions that show concession; they add concession information to the independent clause:
Example sentences showing concession relationships
Carlos is eating the pizza although he doesn’t like mushrooms.
I’m going to John’s party even though I need to study for the test.
While I understand your point, I do not agree with you. (See “Note 1.”)
Even though Jack never studies, he is doing very well in the course.(See “Note 2.”)
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Note 1. In very formal grammar, “while” can be used only as a subordinating conjunction expressing time, but people often use it to express concession in informal English.
Note 2. You must use a comma after the dependent clause (the clause with the subordinating conjunction) only when you start the sentence with it. (See the last two example sentences above.)
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