Identify the adverb clause of concession in the following sentence:
Our neighbour, who sells tea near the bus stand, kept his stall open till midnight although hardly anyone came out in the heavy rain.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → although hardly anyone came out in the heavy rain
Adverb clause of concession:
- An adverb clause of concession tells in spite of what something happens. It begins with though, although or even though.
- Here the neighbour kept his stall open in spite of the empty road. The clause runs from “although” to “rain”.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: who sells tea near the bus stand — Incorrect. This is an adjective clause. It describes “Our neighbour”.
Option 2: kept his stall open till midnight — Incorrect. This is part of the main clause. It is not a subordinate clause.
Option 3: hardly anyone came out in the heavy rain — Incorrect. This is only part of the clause. It leaves out the joining word “although”.