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Read the Learn this! box. Underline four examples of concession clauses in the forum posts.

LEARN THIS! Concession clauses a Using concession clauses can make your arguments more balanced. b We can use although or even though to introduce a concession clause. The clause can come before or after the main clause. The computer is quite powerful even though it's quite small. Although it's quite small, the computer is quite powerful. c In spite of and despite also express concession, but are followed by a noun or -ing form, not a clause. In spite of/Despite its size, it's still quite powerful.

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Sam245

Last month I bought a new laptop. I use it every day for schoolwork and for accessing social media. It's also great for messaging my friends.

I used to have a desktop computer. Although it was powerful, it was very slow and it didn't have much storage. Despite its small size, the laptop is lightning-quick and has a massive 1TB hard drive.

Unfortunately my parents are always telling me to get off the computer. They think that teenagers should spend less time interacting with people via a screen and more time talking face-to-face.

I'd be interested to hear what you think about this. Should we spend less time at our computers?

HollyXX

I love my new PC! It's an all-in-one desktop with a widescreen display. It's a really up-to-date model, despite the fact that I got it second-hand on eBay. It's bright green with a black keyboard and a wireless mouse.

Until now, I've always used my mum's old laptop. The screen was much smaller and the operating system was old so it was often impossible to download new software.

I agree that teenagers rely a lot on computers, although I don't really think it's a serious problem.

What do you think? Do you agree with me? Have you bought a new PC recently? What's it like?"