Used to acknowledge a valid point from an opposing side before introducing a contrasting argument.
“While it is true that public transit reduces emissions, funding remains a major obstacle.”
“While it is true that remote work saves commuting time, many employees report feeling isolated.”
This phrase almost always signals a concession followed by 'but' or 'yet,' making it one of the clearest structural markers in Reading Part 4. When you see it, expect the second half of the sentence to reveal the writer's actual position, which is usually what the question is really testing.
Synonyms: admittedly, granted that, even though