Clauses of Contrast, Purpose, Reason and Result

The cost of living has increased ___ inflation.

• and
• because
• because of

• despite

The price of oil has gone down ___ the increase in production.

• for

• because

• due to

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___ the challenges, we must persevere.

• Despite

• Although

• Nevertheless

• Since

___ a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.

• Even though

• Nevertheless
• However

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Our company is looking for new marketing strategies ___ increase sales.

• so
• because
• in order to

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'in order to' is used to express purpose or intention

We need some fresh ideas ___ increase company revenue.

• for

• so that

• in order to

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'in order to' is used to express purpose or intention

You need to find a more user-friendly name ___ people can access it more quickly.

• for

• so that

• in order to

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___ the circumstances, the team managed to achieve the desired outcome.

• Despite

• Because of

• Since

___ the exam was rescheduled the students had more time to prepare.

• Despite

• Because of

• Since

___ the weather conditions, the fire could not be contained.

• Due

• Because

• Owing to

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