Quick test 9: purpose&contrast clauses, business (Upper EF 4th)

I went to the Tourist Information office ________ ask for a map.

• in order

• for

• to

The company are expanding ________ increase their market share.

• for

• in order to

• so that

 ________ it being pretty cold, we decided to have a picnic on the beach!

• even though

• in spite of

• although

The company is opening overseas offices ________ they can access the global market.

• in order

• so that

• for

I booked the tickets online ________ I could get a cheaper price.

• so that

• for

• so as

 ________ the mosquitoes, we had a good night’s sleep.

• even though

• although

• in spite of

________ that I’m not keen on ice-skating, I quite enjoyed myself.

• despite the fact

• even though

• although

I like reading books on philosophy, ________ I sometimes find them difficult.

• despite

• though

• in spite of

Gary came into college at nine o’clock ________ a meeting with his tutor.

• to

• for

• so as to

 Tina left work slightly early ________ miss the start of the talk.

• in order not

• to not

• so as not to