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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We aren't making a profit, ______ though everyone's working overtime.

even

He flew to Geneva ____ a job interview.

for

We enjoyed the trip _____ the bad weather.

despite / in spite of

They shouted _____ everybody could hear them.

so that

On our way home we stopped ____ a cup of coffee.

for

She loves him _____ the fact that he drinks too much.

in spite of / despite

I went to the bank _____ a meeting with the manager.

for

I went to the bank _____ ask for a loan.

to / in order to / so as to