Concession vs. Cause — Identifying the Relationship — Connettivi Logici — Logical Connectors (B1)

Connettivi Logici — Logical Connectors·Concession vs. Cause — Identifying the Relationship

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Rule reminder

Key distinction: CAUSE explains WHY (direct reason → expected result). CONCESSION admits a fact but introduces a CONTRARY or UNEXPECTED result. Test: if removing the connector and saying 'but' makes sense, it's likely concessive. If 'because' fits, it's causal.

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___ sia costoso, voglio comprarlo. (The cost doesn't stop the purchase — unexpected)