Clauses of Contrast and Purpose – English Grammar Test for B2
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(a) so that (b) because (c) despite
2 She went to work ______ having a fever.
(a) although (b) because (c) despite
3 We left home early ______ avoid the morning traffic.
(a) to (b) although (c) because
4 He still looks happy ______ he lost his job yesterday.
(a) although (b) because of (c) in order to
5 ______ the heavy snow, the flight wasn’t cancelled.
(a) In spite of (b) Because (c) So that
6 I’ll wear a jacket ______ it might get cold later.
(a) in case (b) because (c) although
7 She always wakes up early ______ she can go jogging before work.
(a) because (b) so that (c) despite
8 He studies very hard ______ he can win the scholarship.
(a) in order that (b) despite (c) although
9 We decided to go out ______ it was raining.
(a) even though (b) because (c) so as to
10 He went to the library ______ study in a quiet place.
(a) in order to (b) although (c) because of
11 ______ feeling tired, she stayed late to finish her assignment.
(a) Despite (b) Because (c) Although
12 I didn’t call you ______ I didn’t want to disturb you.
(a) because (b) so that (c) despite
13 We took an umbrella ______ it was sunny when we left.
(a) although (b) because (c) in case
14 ______ his bad reputation, everyone liked him after meeting him.
(a) Because of (b) Despite (c) Because
15 She locked the door ______ she could feel safe at night.
(a) to (b) because (c) so that
16 We continued playing football ______ the rain.
(a) because (b) although (c) despite
17 I took notes during the lecture ______ I could review them later.
(a) although (b) so that (c) despite
18 ______ I studied hard, I didn’t pass the exam.
(a) Although (b) Because (c) In order to
19 He took his umbrella ______ it was cloudy.
(a) although (b) because (c) in case
20 They bought a bigger house ______ their children would have more space.
(a) in order that (b) although (c) despite
21 ______ being tired, he helped his friend move house.
(a) Although (b) Despite (c) Because of
22 She joined the fitness club ______ lose weight.
(a) in order to (b) despite (c) although
23 He wore a suit ______ the interview would go well.
(a) so that (b) because (c) in spite of
24 I turned off my phone ______ focus on my work.
(a) to (b) because (c) although
25 ______ it was raining, they had a barbecue outside.
(a) Even though (b) Because of (c) So that
26 We went on vacation ______ relax after a stressful year.
(a) to (b) because (c) despite
27 ______ the traffic jam, we arrived on time.
(a) Despite (b) Because (c) Although
28 He stayed up late ______ he could finish his essay.
(a) so that (b) although (c) because of
29 She continued singing ______ losing her voice.
(a) despite (b) because (c) so as to
30 ______ being warned, he still made the same mistake.
(a) Because of (b) Despite (c) Although
Answer
1 (a) so that – expresses purpose (to prevent battery from dying).
2 (c) despite – contrast: went to work vs. fever.
3 (a) to – infinitive of purpose.
4 (a) although – contrast: happy vs. job loss.
5 (a) In spite of – contrast: heavy snow but no cancellation.
6 (a) in case – precautionary purpose.
7 (b) so that – purpose: can go jogging.
8 (a) in order that – formal purpose clause.
9 (a) even though – contrast: raining vs. went out.
10 (a) in order to – purpose infinitive.
11 (a) Despite – contrast: tired but stayed late.
12 (a) because – reason clause.
13 (c) in case – precautionary action.
14 (b) Despite – contrast: reputation vs. reaction.
15 (c) so that – purpose clause.
16 (c) despite – contrast: rain but continued.
17 (b) so that – purpose: review later.
18 (a) Although – contrast: studied but failed.
19 (c) in case – precautionary purpose.
20 (a) in order that – purpose clause.
21 (b) Despite – contrast: tired but helped.
22 (a) in order to – purpose infinitive.
23 (a) so that – purpose clause.
24 (a) to – purpose infinitive.
25 (a) Even though – contrast.
26 (a) to – purpose infinitive.
27 (a) Despite – contrast: traffic but arrived.
28 (a) so that – purpose clause.
29 (a) despite – contrast: continued singing vs. lost voice.
30 (b) Despite – contrast: being warned vs. repeated mistake.