| Element | FORM/USE: 'AND YET', CONCESSIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | CONJUNCTIONS |
| SubCat | coordinating |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C2 |
| Cando | Can use 'And yet' to combine sentences to introduce a contrast, often unexpected, sometimes in a formal context. |
| Corrected Learner Example | If I had, I would try to do the best for them, just like my parents did, and very likely I would make the same mistakes. And yet, I think I would be a good and loving father. (Germany; C2 MASTERY; 1993; German; Pass) I felt very embarrassed and I was sure I would get the sack. And yet the manager forgave me and I continued to work there. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | If I had, I would try to do the best for them,just like my parents did, and very likely I would make the same mistakes. And yet, I think I would be a good and loving father. (Germany; C2 MASTERY; 1993; German; Pass) And yet the manager forgave me and I continued to work there. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
