(1) Not wanting to give offence, they did so all the same. (Quirk et al.1985:1097) (2) Sitting(= Though I am sitting)in the sun, I still feel cold. (安藤.2005.p.243) (3) Admitting(= Though I admit)what you say, I still think that you are in the wrong. (ibid.) (4) Admitting what you say, I still think you are mistaken.(安井.1996.p.522) (5) Admitting(= Though I admit)you have a point, I still think I am right.(江川.1991.p.345)