Chapter 17 Adverb Clauses contents

17-3 EXPRESSING CONTRAST (UNEXPECTED RESULT): 
USING EVEN THOUGH 
(a) Because the weather was cold, I 
didn’t go swimming.
(b) Even though the weather was 
cold, I went swimming.
(c)  Because I wasn’t tried, I didn’t 
go to bed.
(d) Even though I wasn’t tired, I 
went to bed.
Because is used to express expected results.
Even though is used to express unexpected result.
Note: like because, even though introduces an adverb 
clause.
 EXERCISE 5. Using EVEN THOUGH. (Chart 17-3) 
Directions: complete the sentences by using either  even though or because.

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1. Tim’s in good shape physically _
even though__ he doesn’t get much exercise.
2. Larry’s in good shape physically ___
because___ he gets a lot of exercise.
3. I put on my sunglasses _________________ it was dark, cloudy day.
4. I put on my sunglasses _________________ the sun was bright.
5. ___________________ Maria has a job, she doesn’t make enough money to 
support her four children.
6. _________________ Anna has a job, she is able to pay her rent and provide food 
for her family.
7. Susan didn’t learn Spanish __________________ she lived in Mexico for a year.
8. Joe speaks Spanish well _________________ he lived in Mexico for a year.
9. Jing-Won jumped into the river to rescue the little girl who was drowning 
_________________ he wasn’t a good swimmer.
10. A newborn kangaroo can find its mother pouch____________________ its eyes 
are not yet open.
11. Some people protest certain commercial fishing operations __________dolphins, 
considered to be highly intelligent mammals are killed a unnecessarily.
12. ___________________ the earthquake damaged the bridge across Skunk River, the
smiths were able to cross the river________________ they had a boat.
 EXERCISE 6. Using EVEN THOUGH. (Chart 17-3)
Directions: work in pairs, in groups, or as a class.
Speaker A: your book is open. Give student B the cues in the text.
Speaker B: your book is closed. Answer each question by using a sentence with even