AD4 clauses of contrast and purpose | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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We loved the film, ______ the fact that it was nearly three hours long!

despite

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Carl doesn't like spending money, ______ though he's very well off

even

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They went down to the harbour ____ see if they had fresh fish

to

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I'll make a list, so _____ not to forget anything

as

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My mother called the doctor's in ______ to make an appointment

order

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The cake tasted good, in _____ of not looking like the photo in the recipe book

spite

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I've put the heating on quite high, so ______ the house will warm up quickly

that

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I must say that, _____ the service was poor, the meal was delicious

although/though

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I stopped at a motorway café _____ a quick meal before continuing on my journey

for

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He really isn't very fit. He sometimes manages to cycle to work, _____ .

though

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We stayed at a bed and breakfast so as not to spend too much money on accommodation. - We stayed at a bed and breakfast so that......

we wouldn't spend too much money on accommodation

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Despite earning a fortune, she drives a very old car. - Although .....

she earns a fortune, she drives a very old car

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Everyone enjoyed the film, even though the ending was sad. - Everyone enjoyed the film, in spite of .....

the ending being sad.

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The plane managed to land despite the terrible weather conditions. - The plane managed to land, even though....

the weather conditions were terrible

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I told her I enjoyed the meal she had cooked me, so that I wouldn't offend her. - I told her I enjoyed the meal she had cooked me, so as.....

not to offend her

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The police closed the roads so as to allow the president's car through safely. - The police closed the roads in order ....

to allow the president's car through safely

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