VWO Nederlands Practice Questions - Netherlands VWO Nederlands (Centraal Examen Schoolexamen) Exam

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Read the following sentence from an argumentative essay: 'Hoewel de minister beweert dat de nieuwe stikstofmaatregelen de agrarische sector perspectief bieden, laten de rekenmodellen van het RIVM zien dat driekwart van de veehouders binnen vijf jaar alsnog moet inkrimpen of stoppen.' What is the communicative function of the clause starting with 'Hoewel' (Although)?

It presents a definitive proof that invalidates the minister's personal integrity. It introduces a concession (toegeving) or contrasting claim before delivering the author's primary counter-evidence. It serves as a formal definition of the legal nitrogen reduction targets. It provides a causal explanation (oorzaak) for why livestock farmers are stopping their business.

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It introduces a concession (toegeving) or contrasting claim before delivering the author's primary counter-evidence.

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