Clauses of contrast, purpose and reason

We went hiking _____ the fact that it was raining.

• in spite

• despite

• even

• due to

I don’t want to buy a new computer _____ though mine is so outdated.

• all

• despite

• even

• so

Chris ran fast _____ he was going to miss the train.

• because

• so that

• in order to

• although

We agreed to Rachel's suggestions so _____ not to upset her.

• even

• to

• as

• order

Olivia got to the meeting on time in _____ of heavy traffic.

• spite

• despite

• order

• since

I want to go to Spain so _____ I can immerse myself in the Spanish language and culture.

• as to

• that

• due to

• order to

Charlie called the doctor in _____ to make an appointment.

• as not

• spite of

• fact

• order

I must admit that _____ the service was poor, the meal was delicious.

• although

• even

• because of

• for

The employees accepted the new terms for beginning growing in the company.

• Correct

• Incorrect

The company reduced its prices in order sell its products.

• Correct

• Incorrect