Concession, Condition and Purpose

Guidance will be given to enable you to (a) clearly see the linguistic structures of the following expressions; and (b) readily produce expressions with such structures.
To ensure your success, adequate examples will be further provided with clear explanation.

Concession

1. • Though well over eighty, he can walk faster than I can.
   • While he has many friends, Peter is often lonely.
   • Naked as I was, I braved the storm.
   • Even if it takes me six months, I’m determined to finish the job.
   • Much as I would like to attend your party, I am afraid I shall be on a business trip.

1. • Whether I shout at them or plead with them, I can’t keep them quiet.
   • With or without a bank loan, we’ll buy the house.
   • Whether or not he finds a job, he is getting married.

1. • Come what may, we must remain cheerful.
   • Don’t let them in, whoever they are.
   • Whatever I say to them, I can’t keep them quiet.
   • However great the difficulties are, we must do our best to succeed.

Condition

• She may go, as long as he goes with her.
• Had I not seen it with my own eyes, I would not have believed it.
• With them on our side, we are secure.
• If you had ever listened to any of my lectures, you would have known the answer.
• In case you want me, I’ll be in the office till 7.
• Unless something unexpected happens, I shall see you tomorrow.
• Should you need help, please let me know at once.
• He says he’ll accept the post on condition that the salary is satisfactory.

Purpose

1. • I quitted smoking for fear that I might get addicted.
   • I ignored his remark in order not to prolong the dispute.
   • The school closes earlier so that the children can get home before dark.
   • Knowing her well, he avoided ordering chocolate mousse lest she be tempted to finish it all.
   • I stood aside for her to enter.
   • He has gone to England (in order) to perfect his English.
   • He stood up so as to see better.