Share Upper 1 - Clauses of Contrast and Purpose
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__________she´s the boss, she often goes out with her colleagues.
although, even though, though
The account manager called his client __________ have a meeting.
to / so as to / in order to
The company is expanding _____________there is a recession. Even though/ in spite of
even though
The firm made several people redundant ____________ cut costs. In order to/ so that
in order to
His secretary stayed at her desk _______________miss an important call.
so as not to
Everybody enjoyed Mike´s speech ____________ his terrible jokes.
in spite of / despite
The restaurant staff are happy ___________working long hours.
despite / in spite of
She closed the door ______________nobody else could hear her.
so that
Convert this sentence using the word below: Although he´s rich, he goes to work by bike. **despite
Despite being rich, he goes to work by bike.
Convert this sentence using the word/words below: Although they don´t advertise, their products sell well. (In spite of)
Their products sell well, in spite of the fact that they don't advertise. / in spite of not advertising
.................. the advert said it would last for years, mine broke after two months.
Although / even though
I went to work ................... I wasn´t feeling very well.
although / even though
.............................. her age, she is still very active.
Despite / in spite of
I went to the bank .................. talk to my bank manager.
TO / IN ORDER TO / SO AS TO
Scientists used only local materials,.............................. save money
IN ORDER TO / SO AS TO
Scientists used only local materials,.............................. save money
IN ORDER TO / SO AS TO
