It is compelling, if at times depressing.
Lennie is a physically large but gentle man.
IF can introduce a negative idea
if not
yet
Their dream will be difficult, if not impossible, to fulfill.
YOU CAN LINK TWO RELATED OR COMPATIBLE ADJECTIVES WITH:___________ BEFORE A NOUN.
comma (,)
Their dream will be difficult, (or) even impossible, to fulfill.
USE: __________ TO LINK ADJECTIVES WITH A CONTRASTING MEANING.
(or) even
and
but
George is a compassionate, caring friend.
A short yet powerful novel.
though
YOU CAN USE: __________ TO ADD A STRONGER ADJECTIVE.
Its dramatic, though not unexpected, ending.
George is a compassionate and caring friend.