Concession with Whatever, No Matter and As —
Forms in Context.

Question 1

_____ explanation the supplier gives for the delay, we will still require a refund.

Options: However, Whatever, Whoever

Question 2

_____ leads the investigation, the findings must be published; the identity of the investigator makes no difference.

Options: Whenever, However, Whoever

Question 3

There are two shortlisted designs. _____ of the two we select, the entrance will need widening.

Options: Whichever, Whatever, However

Question 4

_____ the instructions are, some users will still ask for help.

Options: However clear, However, clear, However clearly

Question 5

The panel refuses to reconsider: however _____ witnesses we call and however _____ evidence we submit, its decision remains unchanged.

Options: much, many, a lot

Question 6

No matter _____, she must keep receipts for all business travel.

Options: where she goes, where does she go, where goes she

Question 7

Whatever _____ at tomorrow’s hearing, we will respect the ruling; whatever may _____ afterwards, we will continue to cooperate.

Options: happen, happening, happens, happened

Question 8

For the repairs, use _____ you need from this cupboard; there is no limit on the supplies you may take.

Options: whatever, no matter what, however

Question 9

The report acknowledges that the proposal is costly but recommends accepting it: “_____, it offers the best long-term solution.”

Options: Costly as is it, Costly as it is, As costly it is

Question 10

The formal review reads: “_____ as the team tested the device, it failed on its first day in service.”

Options: Thorough, Thoroughness, Thoroughly

Question 11

Use the literary concessive noun pattern: “_____ as Lena was, she identified a risk the experienced climbers had missed.”

Options: Beginner, A beginner, The beginner

Question 12

_____ as I value your advice, I cannot accept your recommendation on this occasion.

Options: Many, Much, Very

Question 13

Choose grammatical alternatives to formal concessive as: “Surprising _____ the result is, it is reliable.” “_____ the result is surprising, it is reliable.”

Options: although, despite, though, Although, Despite, However

Question 14

_____ as she might, the technician could not remove the damaged screw.

Options: Tries, Try, Tried

Question 15

Whatever objections arise during the consultation, _____ intend to complete the project.

Options: we still, but we, but we still