Clauses of contrast and purpose | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Upper: use of although, even though, though, in spite of, despite, to, in order to, so as to, for, so that

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(Although/ In spite/ Despite) being rich, he is rather unhappy.

Despite

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It is better to do it slowly (so / in order not to / though) make a mistake.

in order not to

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(So that / To / Although) he got up late, he arrived in time for the interview.

Although

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I'm studying English (to / for / despite) have more opportunities.

to

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We bought more T-shirts (to / so that / though ) everyone could have one.

so that

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(In spite of the fact / Even though / So) that they are good friends, they argue a lot.

In spite of the fact

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She noted it down (for / so as not to / so that) forget.

so as not to

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(Despite / Even though / In order to) his health isn't too good, he never misses a class.

Even though

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He set his alarm (for / to / so that ) remember to take his medication.

to

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He got the job __________ the fact that he didn't have any qualifications.

in spite of / despite

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We spoke very quietly _________ to disturb the other campers.

so as not / in order not

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______ I'm not a vegetarian, I rarely eat meat.

Although / Even though / Though

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He still gets up at 6.30, ________ he is retired now

although / even though / though

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I worked late ______ finish the report.

to / in order to / so as to

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We came in quietly so _____ not to wake the baby.

as

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He always beats me at tennis, in _____ of the fact that he never practises.

spite

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