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clause of contrast and purpose

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The restaurant staff seem happy _______ the fact that they work long hours every day.

a)

despite

b)

although

2.

The account manager called his client ______ arrange a meeting.

a)

for

b)

to

3.

The company is expanding ______ there is a recession.

a)

even though

b)

in spite of

4.

The firm made several people redundant ______ cut costs.

a)

in order to

b)

so that

5.

______ she's the head of the department, she often goes out with her colleagues after work.

a)

Although

b)

Despite

6.

I stayed at my desk ______ miss an important phone call.

a)

to not

b)

so as not to

7.

Everybody seemed to enjoy Mike's speech at the wedding, _______ his terrible jokes.

a)

in spite of

b)

even though

8.

She closed the door of her office _______ nobody could hear her conversation.

a)

so as to

b)

so that

9.

I still buy that chocolate bar, ________ it's much smaller than it used to be.

a)

in spite of

b)

though

10.

Yuri has to learn English _____ his job.

a)

to

b)

for

11.

Choose the correct one!

a)

Despite being rich he is rather unhappy

b)

Despite being rich, he is rather unhappy

c)

In spite of be rich, he is rather unhappy

d)

In spite of be rich he is rather unhappy

12.

choose the correct one

a)

It is better to do it slowly in order to make a mistate

b)

It is better to do it slowly in order to making a mistake

c)

It is better to do slowly in order not to make a mistake

d)

It is better to do slowly in ordet not making a mistake

13.

Choose the correct structure for the clauses of purpose "to, in order to, so as to.

a)

to/in order to/ so as to/ + subject + modal verb

b)

to/in order to/ so as to/ + infinitive to express purpose

c)

to/in order to/ so as to/ + "the fact that" + (subject + verb) to express contrast

d)

to/in order to/ so as to/ + subject + gerund

14.

which is more informal?

a)

Though

b)

Although

c)

Even though

d)

Through

15.

Choose the correct one

a)

In spite of the fact that they are good friends, they argue a lot.

b)

Despite of that they are good friends, they argue a lot.

c)

Although of the fact that they are good friends, they argue a lot.

d)

In spite the fact that thay are good friends, they argue a lot.

16.

Choose the correct option for each gap below


He won the race _______ being in his best form.

a)

in order not to

b)

in spite of not

c)

however not

d)

for not

17.

Choose the correct option for each gap below


I'm training very hard _______ improve my personal best time

a)

for to

b)

as to

c)

so that

d)

in order to

18.

Choose the correct structure.

a)

In spite of + subject + infinitive

b)

Despite + subject + modal verb

c)

So that + subject + modal verb

d)

For + infinite + clause of purpose

19.

Choose the correct option for each gap below


He left his bag on purpose _______ he could have an excuse to go back.

a)

for

b)

in order to

c)

so that

d)

because he is in love with her

20.

Choose the correct option for each gap below


I didn't tell her the truth _______ hurt her feelings

a)

for not

b)

in order to not

c)

so that not

d)

so as not to

21.

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

a)

due to

b)

for

c)

because

d)

to

22.

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

a)

Even though

b)

Therefore

c)

Despite

d)

So

23.

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

a)

so that

b)

to

c)

in order to

d)

for

24.

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

a)

Owing to

b)

Because

c)

Due

d)

Since

25.

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.

a)

Even though

b)

However

c)

For this reason

d)

Despite

26.

I'm going to say only a few words _____ take too much of your time.

a)

so not to

b)

not to

c)

for not to

d)

so as not to

27.

They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and _____ , the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated.

a)

however

b)

consequently

c)

despite this

d)

therefore

28.

I recorded the match _____ we want to watch it again.

a)

so that

b)

because of

c)

in case

d)

in spite of

29.

Nobody is perfect; _____ , nobody's decisions are perfect either.

a)

however

b)

therefore

c)

so

d)

for

30.

_____ you are not listening to me, I'll just stop talking.

a)

Since

b)

Although

c)

Because of

d)

Like

31.

We use 'so as not to' or 'in order not to' to express ... ?

a)

a positive purpose

b)

a neutral purpose

c)

a negative purpose

d)

none of these

32.

Although, though, despite, in spite of, despite are all used to express ... ?

a)

a surprise

b)

an agreement

c)

a purpose

d)

a contrast

33.

'for + gerund' can be used to express the exact purpose of a thing.

a)

true

b)

false

34.

After 'so that' we use a subject + ... ?

a)

phrasal verb

b)

compound verb

c)

negative verb

d)

modal verb

35.

Although and even though can only be used at the beginning of a sentence.

a)

true

b)

false

36.

though / although - Which one is more informal?

a)

though

b)

although

37.

We use to, in order to, so as to, and so that to express

a)

a contrast

b)

an infinitive

c)

a purpose

d)

a meaning

38.

Which one has a stronger meaning, although or even though?

a)

although

b)

even though

39.

You can use 'for' after despite.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

Use although, though, even though + ?

a)

a noun

b)

a phrasal verb

c)

an adverb

d)

a clause