Clauses of Contrast and Purpose – English Grammar Test for B2
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2 He worked hard so that he could buy a new car. → He worked hard ______ buy a new car. (to)
3 Despite being tired, she continued studying. → She continued studying ______ she was tired. (although)
4 She got the job although she didn’t have experience. → ______ her lack of experience, she got the job. (in spite of)
5 He stayed late at the office to finish the report. → He stayed late at the office ______ he could finish the report. (so that)
6 Although he is very rich, he lives a simple life. → He lives a simple life ______ his wealth. (despite)
7 She left early so that she could catch the train. → She left early ______ catch the train. (to)
8 They continued working although they were tired. → They continued working ______ being tired. (despite)
9 He didn’t stop playing even though it was dark. → He continued playing ______ the darkness. (in spite of)
10 I took an umbrella so that I wouldn’t get wet. → I took an umbrella ______ avoid getting wet. (in order to)
11 Although it was expensive, she bought the dress. → She bought the dress ______ its high price. (despite)
12 He studied hard to improve his English. → He studied hard ______ his English would get better. (so that)
13 Despite his age, he goes jogging every morning. → He goes jogging every morning ______ he is old. (although)
14 I called him so that he would remember the meeting. → I called him ______ remind him of the meeting. (to)
15 Although she was nervous, she gave an excellent presentation. → ______ being nervous, she gave an excellent presentation. (in spite of)
16 He went out in the rain although he didn’t have an umbrella. → He went out in the rain ______ not having an umbrella. (despite)
17 She studied hard in order to get good marks. → She studied hard ______ she could get good marks. (so that)
18 Despite feeling sick, he went to work. → He went to work ______ he was feeling sick. (although)
19 He stayed up late so that he could finish his essay. → He stayed up late ______ finish his essay. (in order to)
20 Although the weather was bad, they went hiking. → They went hiking ______ the bad weather. (despite)
21 She didn’t pass the exam although she studied hard. → ______ studying hard, she didn’t pass the exam. (in spite of)
22 I’ll leave early so that I can catch the flight. → I’ll leave early ______ catch the flight. (to)
23 Although the film was long, we enjoyed it. → We enjoyed the film ______ it was long. (even though)
24 He worked hard in order to provide for his family. → He worked hard ______ his family could live comfortably. (so that)
25 Despite the traffic, we arrived on time. → We arrived on time ______ there was heavy traffic. (although)
26 Although I was very tired, I finished the project. → I finished the project ______ being very tired. (despite)
27 She took an extra class to improve her grammar. → She took an extra class ______ she could improve her grammar. (so that)
28 He went to the library so that he could study quietly. → He went to the library ______ study quietly. (in order to)
29 Although it was noisy, I managed to concentrate. → I managed to concentrate ______ the noise. (in spite of)
30 She didn’t give up although the task was difficult. → She didn’t give up ______ the difficulty of the task. (despite)
Answer
1 despite the rain – contrast between “went out” and “rain.”
2 to – expresses purpose (short form of “so that”).
3 although – introduces a contrasting clause.
4 In spite of – preposition followed by noun phrase.
5 so that – expresses purpose (reason for staying late).
6 despite – contrast: simple life vs. rich.
7 to – infinitive of purpose.
8 despite – introduces contrast with noun/V-ing.
9 in spite of – shows contrast to “darkness.”
10 in order to – formal way to express purpose.
11 despite – contrast with “its high price.”
12 so that – introduces purpose clause.
13 although – contrast: old but still active.
14 to – purpose infinitive (“to remind”).
15 In spite of – contrast: nervous but successful.
16 despite – correct preposition before “not having.”
17 so that – introduces reason clause.
18 although – contrast clause.
19 in order to – purpose infinitive.
20 despite – contrast preposition.
21 In spite of – preposition followed by “studying hard.”
22 to – purpose infinitive.
23 even though – emphasizes contrast.
24 so that – expresses purpose clause.
25 although – shows contrast with “traffic.”
26 despite – contrast structure.
27 so that – purpose clause.
28 in order to – formal purpose.
29 in spite of – contrast between “noise” and “concentration.”
30 despite – contrast: didn’t give up vs. difficulty.