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9A contrast and purpose

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    To practice how to express contrast and purpose
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  • .................. the advert said it would last for years, mine broke after two months.
    Although
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  • I went to work ................... I wasn´t feeling very well.
    (al)though / even though
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  • I like Ann, ................ she sometimes annoys me.
    (though / even though
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  • .............................. her age, she is still very active.
    In spite of / Despite
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  • I went to the bank .................. talk to my bank manager.
    so as to / to / in order to
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  • I went to school ...................  a meeting with my coordinator.
    for
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  • The police locked the door..................... no-one could get on.
    so that
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  • Scientists used only local materials.............................. save money
    so as to / to / in order to
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  • This button is ................................ starting the engine.
    for
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  • ..................... I asked her, she didn't come.
    Although 
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  • ....................... the rain, we went out.
    In spite of / Despite
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  • The building work is still on schedule ......................... there was a problem in digging the foundations
    even though / (al)though
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  • We've decided not to go on holiday this year ...................... save money for a new car.
    so as to / to / in order to
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  • The council have planted trees at the side of the road .................... reduce traffic noise.
    so as to / to / in order to
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  • We really enjoyed visiting the Alhambra when we were in Spain ..................... having to queue for two hours.
    in spite of
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  • I came here ....................... I could see you
    so that
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