Worksheetsclause of contrast and purpose
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 19mins
The restaurant staff seem happy _______ the fact that they work long hours every day.
despite
although
The account manager called his client ______ arrange a meeting.
for
to
The company is expanding ______ there is a recession.
even though
in spite of
The firm made several people redundant ______ cut costs.
in order to
so that
______ she's the head of the department, she often goes out with her colleagues after work.
Although
Despite
I stayed at my desk ______ miss an important phone call.
to not
so as not to
Everybody seemed to enjoy Mike's speech at the wedding, _______ his terrible jokes.
in spite of
even though
She closed the door of her office _______ nobody could hear her conversation.
so as to
so that
I still buy that chocolate bar, ________ it's much smaller than it used to be.
in spite of
though
Yuri has to learn English _____ his job.
to
for
Choose the correct one!
Despite being rich he is rather unhappy
Despite being rich, he is rather unhappy
In spite of be rich, he is rather unhappy
In spite of be rich he is rather unhappy
choose the correct one
It is better to do it slowly in order to make a mistate
It is better to do it slowly in order to making a mistake
It is better to do slowly in order not to make a mistake
It is better to do slowly in ordet not making a mistake
Choose the correct structure for the clauses of purpose "to, in order to, so as to.
to/in order to/ so as to/ + subject + modal verb
to/in order to/ so as to/ + infinitive to express purpose
to/in order to/ so as to/ + "the fact that" + (subject + verb) to express contrast
to/in order to/ so as to/ + subject + gerund
which is more informal?
Though
Although
Even though
Through
Choose the correct one
In spite of the fact that they are good friends, they argue a lot.
Despite of that they are good friends, they argue a lot.
Although of the fact that they are good friends, they argue a lot.
In spite the fact that thay are good friends, they argue a lot.
Choose the correct option for each gap below
He won the race _______ being in his best form.
in order not to
in spite of not
however not
for not
Choose the correct option for each gap below
I'm training very hard _______ improve my personal best time
for to
as to
so that
in order to
Choose the correct structure.
In spite of + subject + infinitive
Despite + subject + modal verb
So that + subject + modal verb
For + infinite + clause of purpose
Choose the correct option for each gap below
He left his bag on purpose _______ he could have an excuse to go back.
for
in order to
so that
because he is in love with her
Choose the correct option for each gap below
I didn't tell her the truth _______ hurt her feelings
for not
in order to not
so that not
so as not to
The price of oil has gone down _____ the increase in production.
due to
for
because
to
_____ a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.
Even though
Therefore
Despite
So
You need to find a more user-friendly name _____ people can access it more quickly.
so that
to
in order to
for
_____ the weather conditions, the fire could not be contained.
Owing to
Because
Due
Since
When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say. _____ , you should choose your words carefully before you speak.
Even though
However
For this reason
Despite
I'm going to say only a few words _____ take too much of your time.
so not to
not to
for not to
so as not to
They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and _____ , the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated.
however
consequently
despite this
therefore
I recorded the match _____ we want to watch it again.
so that
because of
in case
in spite of
Nobody is perfect; _____ , nobody's decisions are perfect either.
however
therefore
so
for
_____ you are not listening to me, I'll just stop talking.
Since
Although
Because of
Like
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
After 'so that' we use a subject + ... ?
phrasal verb
compound verb
negative verb
modal verb
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
