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)
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