1. Although you make many good points, the line of argument is not always clear.

2. The line of argument is not always clear, although you make many good points.

3. Although the line of argument is not always clear, you make many good points.

4. You make many good points, although the line of argument is not always clear.

5. You make many good points, but the line of argument is not always clear.

6. The line of argument is not always clear, but you make many good points.

(Thompson, 2013: 192)

Thompson, G. (2013). Introducing functional grammar (3 ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203431474

【文法重點】

1. 從屬子句 (subordinate/dependent clause)

grammatical dependence reflects the lower functional importance of the message

2. 順序 (order)

the end position reflects greater functional importance

(Thompson, 2013: 192)