Clauses of Contrast and Purpose – English Grammar Test for B2
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PART 1 – Multiple Choice (1–30)
1 ______ the rain, we went to the beach.
(a) Because of (b) Despite (c) Because
2 She studied hard ______ she could get the scholarship.
(a) so that (b) although (c) despite
3 He kept smiling ______ feeling tired.
(a) although (b) in spite of (c) because
4 We brought an umbrella ______ it might rain.
(a) in case (b) although (c) because
5 ______ he was very rich, he lived a simple life.
(a) Because (b) Although (c) Despite
6 She wore warm clothes ______ the cold weather.
(a) because of (b) despite (c) although
7 He stayed up late ______ finish the project.
(a) so that (b) to (c) although
8 ______ his age, he still plays football.
(a) Although (b) Despite (c) Because
9 We took a taxi ______ we wouldn’t be late.
(a) so that (b) because (c) in case
10 ______ being ill, she went to the meeting.
(a) Despite (b) Because (c) Although
11 He took a map ______ get lost.
(a) in order to (b) so that (c) not to
12 ______ it was late, we decided to watch another movie.
(a) Although (b) Because (c) Despite
13 He’s saving money ______ buy a new house.
(a) to (b) so that (c) although
14 They left early ______ avoid traffic.
(a) in order to (b) although (c) despite
15 ______ the heavy rain, the match continued.
(a) Although (b) In spite of (c) Because
16 She accepted the job ______ it was unpaid.
(a) although (b) because (c) so that
17 He turned down the offer ______ he didn’t like the company.
(a) because (b) although (c) despite
18 ______ being tired, he helped his brother move house.
(a) In spite of (b) Although (c) Because
19 She kept working ______ she was sick.
(a) although (b) because (c) so that
20 They stayed in the hotel ______ the storm.
(a) because of (b) although (c) despite
21 He studies hard ______ improve his English.
(a) to (b) although (c) because of
22 We took a photo ______ remember the moment.
(a) so that (b) to (c) although
23 ______ it was difficult, she managed to pass the exam.
(a) Although (b) Because (c) Despite
24 She left the lights on ______ she could see clearly.
(a) although (b) so that (c) despite
25 He still came to class ______ his injury.
(a) because of (b) despite (c) because
26 I took my coat ______ it might get cold.
(a) in case (b) although (c) because of
27 ______ working very hard, he didn’t get promoted.
(a) Despite (b) Although (c) Because
28 They arrived on time ______ leaving late.
(a) in spite of (b) because (c) although
29 She’s studying medicine ______ help others.
(a) in order to (b) although (c) despite
30 ______ being nervous, he spoke confidently.
(a) Although (b) Despite (c) Because
PART 2 – Sentence Completion (31–45)
31 He bought a new laptop ______ he could work faster.
32 We went out ______ it was snowing.
33 She wore sunglasses ______ protect her eyes.
34 ______ having no experience, she got the job.
35 I’m bringing extra money ______ something happens.
36 ______ the traffic, we arrived on time.
37 She joined a gym ______ stay healthy.
38 ______ he was tired, he stayed up to study.
39 We took a taxi ______ we wouldn’t miss the train.
40 ______ being warned, he still made the same mistake.
41 He worked hard ______ earn more money.
42 We took our umbrellas ______ it looked cloudy.
43 ______ his hard work, he failed the test.
44 She went jogging ______ the bad weather.
45 ______ he is young, he is very responsible.
PART 3 – Error Correction (46–55)
Find and correct the mistake.
46 Despite of the rain, we went outside.
47 Although of being tired, he kept running.
48 She took an umbrella so to stay dry.
49 He stayed home because of he was sick.
50 Although he was rich, but he lived simply.
51 In spite she failed, she kept trying.
52 He wears glasses for see better.
53 She studied hard in order that pass the exam.
54 Because of he didn’t like it, he quit.
55 Despite he tried, he didn’t succeed.
PART 4 – Dialogue Completion (56–60)
56
A: You’re still working?
B: Yes, I want to finish it today ______ I can rest tomorrow.
(a) although (b) so that (c) because
57
A: Did you go out ______ the storm?
B: Yes, I had to buy medicine.
(a) despite (b) because of (c) although
58
A: Why did you buy a bigger bag?
B: ______ carry all my equipment.
(a) So that (b) To (c) Although
59
A: She’s smiling ______ failing the exam.
B: That’s her positive spirit!
(a) because of (b) despite (c) although
60
A: Why are you taking this course?
B: ______ improve my communication at work.
(a) So that (b) To (c) Because
Answer
1 Despite – contrast: went to beach vs. rain.
2 so that – purpose clause.
3 in spite of – contrast: tired but smiling.
4 in case – precaution.
5 Although – contrast: rich but simple.
6 because of – reason.
7 to – infinitive of purpose.
8 Despite – contrast: age vs. active.
9 so that – purpose clause.
10 Despite – preposition of contrast before V-ing.
11 not to – negative purpose form.
12 Although – contrast clause.
13 to – infinitive of purpose.
14 in order to – formal infinitive.
15 In spite of – contrast.
16 although – contrast: unpaid but accepted.
17 because – reason.
18 In spite of – contrast: tired but helped.
19 although – contrast: kept working though sick.
20 because of – reason with noun.
21 to – infinitive of purpose.
22 to – purpose infinitive.
23 Although – contrast.
24 so that – purpose clause.
25 despite – contrast: injury but came.
26 in case – precaution.
27 Despite – contrast: worked hard but not promoted.
28 in spite of – contrast: late but arrived.
29 in order to – purpose.
30 Despite – contrast: nervous but confident.
31 so that – purpose clause.
32 although – contrast.
33 to – infinitive of purpose.
34 Despite – contrast.
35 in case – precaution.
36 Despite – contrast.
37 to – infinitive of purpose.
38 Although – contrast.
39 so that – purpose clause.
40 Despite – contrast.
41 to – infinitive of purpose.
42 because – reason.
43 Despite – contrast.
44 although – contrast.
45 Although – contrast.
46 ✅ Despite the rain (remove “of”).
47 ✅ Although he was tired (remove “of being”).
48 ✅ to stay dry (remove “so to”).
49 ✅ Because he was sick (“because of” + noun only).
50 ✅ Although he was rich, he lived simply (remove “but”).
51 ✅ In spite of failing / Although she failed.
52 ✅ to see better (infinitive after “for” incorrect).
53 ✅ in order to pass (use infinitive).
54 ✅ Because he didn’t like it (not “because of he”).
55 ✅ Despite trying (“despite” + V-ing).
56 so that – purpose clause: rest tomorrow.
57 despite – contrast: went out though storm.
58 To – infinitive of purpose.
59 despite – contrast: failed but smiling.
60 To – infinitive of purpose.