A5 EF Uit 9A Clauses of Contrast and Purpose | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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English File Upper Intermediate Unit 9

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Although he promised to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late. (despite)

Despite promising to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late.

Despite the heavy rain, they continued to play outside. (Even though)

Even though it was raining heavily, they continued to play outside.

I took a map with me so as not to get lost. (so that)

I took a map with me so that I wouldn't get lost

She did not get the job despite her lengthy professional experience. (although)

She did not get the job although she had lengthy professional experience

In spite of the fact that she was extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby. (In spite)

In spite of being extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby.

I got a working holiday visa so that I could work as much as I want to. (in order to)

I got a working holiday visa in order to work as much as I want.

She went out with that guy even though he was really ugly. (despite + noun)

She went out with that guy despite his ugliness. / Despite his ugliness, she went out with that guy.

They continued to play outside even though it was cold. (despite + noun)

They continued playing outside despite the cold. / Despite the cold, they continues playing outside.

It was a good movie though the music was a bit too loud. (despite)

It was a good movie despite the music being too loud.

_________ being the smartest in the class, Tim dropped out of school.

Despite / In spite of

She got her driving licence ________ she’s a terrible driver.

although / though / even though

The teacher partied on Wednesday night despite having work the following morning. (even though)

The teacher partied on Wednesday night even though she had work the following morning

________ of the fact that the students never did any homework, they all got 100% on their test.

In spite

_______ her success, she was still unhappy.

Despite / In spite of

You should drive the speed limit _________ (4 words) get a fine.

in order not to / so as not to

I like Sarah though she annoys me sometimes. (despite)

I like Sarah despite her annoying me sometimes.