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WorksheetsClauses of contrast and purpose
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 42mins
We loved the film_________ the fact that it was nearly
three hours long!
in spite of
although
despite
though
Carl doesn't like spending money ____ though
he's very well off.
in spite of
although
despite
even
They went down to the harbour ____ see if they
had fresh fish.
although
to
so that
for
I'll put your number straight into my phone so ____
not to forget it.
as
that
to
though
My mother called the doctor's in________ to make an
appointment
fact
order
so that
for
The cake tasted good in ________ of not looking like
the photo in the recipe book.
order
spite
despite
that
I've put the heating on quite high so_____ the
house will warm up quickly
because
in order
that
to
I must say __________ that the service was poor, the meal
was delicious.
although
though
in spite of
to
I stopped at a motorway cafe ______ a quick meal
before continuing on my journey.
to
for
so that
in order to
We use 'so as not to' or 'in order not to' to express ... ?
a positive purpose
a neutral purpose
a negative purpose
none of these
Although, though, despite, in spite of, despite are all used to express ... ?
a surprise
an agreement
a purpose
a contrast
'for + gerund' can be used to express the exact purpose of a thing.
true
false
Although and even though can only be used at the beginning of a sentence.
true
false
though / although - Which one is more informal?
though
although
We use to, in order to, so as to, and so that to express
a contrast
an infinitive
a purpose
a meaning
Which one has a stronger meaning, although or even though?
although
even though
You can use 'for' after despite.
true
false
Use although, though, even though + ?
a noun
a phrasal verb
an adverb
a clause
we came in quietly so _______ not to wake the baby.
to
in order
as
for
He always beats me at tennis, in _______ of the fact he never practices.
order
spite
though
for
We aren't making a profit, _____ though everyone's working overtime.
despite
although
so as to
even
________ she's a vegetarian, she often eats fish.
Although
In order
So as
In fact
I enjoyed the soccer match, _______ the terrible result.
although
despite
though
the fact
She opened the window so _______ she could hear the birds singing.
for
that
though
although
We got there early in _______ to get good seats.
order
so as to
although
that
She flew to South Africa _______ a job interview.
despite
so as to
for
so as not to
I bought a smaller car so _______ I would spend less on gasoline.
in order to
although
to
that
The cake tasted delicious, in _______ of getting a little burned in the oven.
spite
despite
order
so as not to
The ship nearly sank ____ the rough sea.
because
since
so that
because of
The athlete trained hard ____ he could win a gold medal.
so that
in spite of
in order to
because
The boy went to school ____ he had a fever.
despite
in spite of
although
because
_____ putting on a coat, I still felt cold.
Because of
In spite of
Although
in order to
The village was ruined___ the earthquake.
so that
in spite of
because of
in order to
_____ Joan not doing well in class, the teacher likes her.
Despite
Because
Although
so that
We don't have to get up early tomorrow ____ it is a holiday.
because
in spite of
so that
because of
_________ she ate some cake before dinner, it didn't spoil her appetite.
so that
in order to
Despite
Although
The fireman entered the burning house _____ save the little girl.
so that
because
in order to
though
He studied hard every day ___ he could enter university.
so that
in order to
because of
even though
She hid the letter ___ nobody could read it.
because of
in order to
so that
although
The police were called____ to stop the criminals
because of
because
in order
so that
Sue passed the exam with a high grade __________ she didn't study at all.
despite
in spite of
although
so that
__________ the low salary, Margaret accepted the job.
Though
Although
Despite the fact that
In spite of
____________not seeing him for a long time, I recognized Jim immediately.
Despite
Though
Although
Despite the fact that
Jane has decided to organize a great party _______ her birthday.
to
so as to
for
in order to
My mum prepared some sandwiches __________ I could eat on the bus.
so as to
for
so that
in order to
I am going to take my umbrella so that I _________get wet.
can't
wouldn't
didn't
won't
John went to the library _________ study in silence.
so that
in order to
for
Tim wore a thick coat _________ get cold.
to
so as to
so as not to
in order to not
Rewrite the following : Tim came to the party although he was sad.
Tim came to the party despite he was sad.
Tim came to the party despite his sadness.
___________ he was sick, Mick went to work.
Despite
In spite of
Although
We loved the film ..... the fact that it was three hours long!
despite
in spite of
even though
to
I like cooking _______ I have to wash the dishes afterwards.
in spite of
in order to
even though
for
Rewrite the sentence: "John called a meeting so as to explain the new policy"
John called a meeting in order to explaining the new policy
John called a meeting in order to explain the new policy
John called a meeting in order for explaining the new policy
John called a meeting in order for to explain the new policy
Rewrite the sentence: "The plane managed to land despite the terrible weather"
The plane managed to land even though the terrible weather
The plane managed to land even the terrible weather
The plane managed to land even though the weather was terrible
The plane managed to land even though for the terrible weather
Rewrite the sentence: "Despite earning a fortune, she drives a very old car"
Although earning a fortune, she drives a very old car
Although the fortune, she drives a very old car
Although she earns a fortune, she drives a very old car
Although her fortune, she drives a very old car
A generation ago most doctors were male. ____ , today the majority are female.
In contrast
However
While
____ what many people think, discrimination is still common.
Opposite
In spite of
Whereas
_____ aid has increased, famine still exists.
In spite of
Despite the fact that
However
He arrived earlier,............ he would not be late
and
because
so that
She's studying........qualify as a lawyer
to be
so as to
lest
She bought the credit card,...... she did not have enough cash
in case
so that
lest
Ca went to the bathroom......reapply her lipstick
to
so that
lest
He studied hard.......he could get better grades
so that
lest
to be able
I used the electric knife ...............cutting meat .
to
for
because
It was __________ I have watched it several times.
such a good programme that
so good programme that
so good programme to
a good programme so that
__________ knowledge can be acquired from books, skills must be learned through practice.
But
While
As
Since
__________ I get angry and upset, I try to take deep breaths.
Until
Whenever
Whereas
Before
The club is for members only. You __________ you're a member.
can’t go in if
can’t go in unless
can go in unless
can go in so
Bilardo coaches his football team by phone __________ half of them play in Italy or Spain.
where
as soon as
while
since
Alice will tutor you in math __________ you promise to do everything she says.
unless
if
whereas
although
I’m glad that my mom made me take piano lessons when I was a child __________ I hated it at the time. Now I play the piano every day.
even though
because
unless
if
After __________ every door, I went to upstairs to my bedroom.
I lock
lock
locked
locking
.........................a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.
Even though
Therefore
So
