The 3rd and 4th headings on Conjunctions are Cause or Reason and Concession:-
Concession
Conjunctions under the heading of Concession are: although, even if, though, whether … or, while, as
Examples:
Although I have explained in detail, he still does not understand.
He would not betray his friend even if you put on the pressure.
Though the doctors have made all the tests they could not ascertain her sickness.
I am telling you the truth whether you believe it or not.
While I was cycling around I saw some beautiful rare birds.
Stubborn as he was, he relented.
Cause or Reason
Conjunctions under the heading of Cause or Reason are: as, because, lest, since
Examples:
As it was raining heavily I did not go for my morning walk.
The television was tuned loud because my mother is a bit deaf.
He was nervous lest he should fail the test.
I am not calling since he has promised to call back.
Concession
Conjunctions under the heading of Concession are: although, even if, though, whether … or, while, as
Examples:
Although I have explained in detail, he still does not understand.
He would not betray his friend even if you put on the pressure.
Though the doctors have made all the tests they could not ascertain her sickness.
I am telling you the truth whether you believe it or not.
While I was cycling around I saw some beautiful rare birds.
Stubborn as he was, he relented.
Cause or Reason
Conjunctions under the heading of Cause or Reason are: as, because, lest, since
Examples:
As it was raining heavily I did not go for my morning walk.
The television was tuned loud because my mother is a bit deaf.
He was nervous lest he should fail the test.
I am not calling since he has promised to call back.
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