The concessive adverbial clauses contrast and opposition to express ideas. These clauses are often introduced by although, though, even though, in spite of, Despite, and However.

In English class we talk about this examples of concessive sentences:

In Spite of/ Despite Meaning: Apesar de To use: In spite of + verb on gerund Where use: beginning and middle of the sentence

Although/ Though/ Even Though Meaning: Apesar de To use: Although + subject + verb Where use: beginning and middle of the sentence

However Meaning: Apesar de To use: 1º oração. However, 2º oração Where use: middle of the sentence

Exercices:

1. ___________ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

2. The children slept well ____________ the noise. 3. ________________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents. 4. John rarely sees Paul ___________ they live in the same town. 5. Julie failed the exam ____________ of working very hard.