Clauses of Contrast and Purpose – English Grammar Test for B2
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PART 1 – Multiple Choice (1–20)
1 We went out for dinner ______ it was raining heavily.
(a) although (b) because (c) so that
2 He studied very hard ______ he could pass the exam.
(a) although (b) so that (c) despite
3 ______ the traffic jam, we arrived on time.
(a) In spite of (b) Because (c) Although
4 She took her umbrella ______ it might rain later.
(a) in order to (b) in case (c) because of
5 He kept smiling ______ being very tired.
(a) although (b) despite (c) because
6 We stayed at home ______ the bad weather.
(a) because of (b) although (c) despite of
7 ______ the fact that he was sick, he came to work.
(a) Despite (b) Although (c) Because
8 He’s saving money ______ buy a new car.
(a) to (b) although (c) because
9 The teacher raised her voice ______ everyone could hear her.
(a) although (b) so that (c) despite
10 ______ she’s not very rich, she’s generous.
(a) Although (b) Because (c) Despite of
11 He wore a hat ______ protect himself from the sun.
(a) to (b) although (c) so that
12 The train was late ______ the bad weather.
(a) although (b) because of (c) despite
13 She looks happy ______ she didn’t win the competition.
(a) even though (b) because (c) since
14 They left early ______ they wouldn’t miss the bus.
(a) in case (b) because (c) so that
15 ______ his hard work, he didn’t pass the exam.
(a) Because of (b) Despite (c) Although
16 He went jogging ______ it was raining.
(a) in spite of (b) even though (c) because
17 We brought some snacks ______ we’d get hungry later.
(a) because (b) in case (c) although
18 He works very hard ______ support his family.
(a) so that (b) to (c) although
19 ______ she tried her best, she didn’t win.
(a) Even though (b) Because (c) Therefore
20 She always wears a seat belt ______ be safe.
(a) in order to (b) although (c) despite
PART 2 – Gap-Fill (21–30)
Complete each sentence with the correct word(s).
21 He didn’t stop running ______ he was exhausted.
22 We took a taxi ______ arrive at the airport on time.
23 ______ the rain, we decided to go hiking.
24 She left early ______ she could help her mother.
25 ______ being nervous, he gave a great speech.
26 I turned off my phone ______ I could focus on my studies.
27 He stayed late at work ______ finish the report.
28 ______ she had no experience, she got the job.
29 He took notes ______ he wouldn’t forget anything.
30 ______ the bad weather, we had a wonderful trip.
PART 3 – Error Correction (31–40)
Find and correct the mistake.
31 Despite he was tired, he continued working.
32 Although of the heavy rain, the game went on.
33 She studied hard in order that pass the test.
34 He bought a car so to drive to work.
35 In spite she failed, she didn’t give up.
36 Because of he was hungry, he cooked dinner.
37 Although he was late, but he was allowed in.
38 She wears glasses for see better.
39 Despite of the noise, he slept well.
40 He took his umbrella in order that raining.
PART 4 – Sentence Transformation (41–50)
Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.
41 Although it was raining, they went for a walk. → They went for a walk ______ the rain. (despite)
42 He stayed up late to finish his project. → He stayed up late ______ he could finish his project. (so that)
43 Despite being busy, she always helps others. → She always helps others ______ she is busy. (although)
44 She took a part-time job to earn extra money. → She took a part-time job ______ earn extra money. (in order to)
45 Although he’s rich, he lives simply. → He lives simply ______ his wealth. (despite)
46 We went out even though it was cold. → We went out ______ the cold weather. (in spite of)
47 She studied hard so that she could get a scholarship. → She studied hard ______ get a scholarship. (to)
48 Despite the traffic, they arrived on time. → They arrived on time ______ the traffic. (although)
49 Although he was tired, he finished the work. → He finished the work ______ being tired. (despite)
50 He wears glasses to see clearly. → He wears glasses ______ he can see clearly. (so that)
PART 5 – Dialogue Completion (51–60)
51
A: You look exhausted! Why are you still studying?
B: ______ I can pass my final exams.
(a) Because (b) So that (c) Although
52
A: Did you go for a walk ______ the bad weather?
B: Yes, we needed fresh air.
(a) because of (b) although (c) in spite of
53
A: Why are you wearing a hat indoors?
B: ______ protect my head after the surgery.
(a) To (b) Because (c) Although
54
A: He still went to work ______ he was sick.
(a) because (b) although (c) despite
55
A: Why did you bring extra money?
B: ______ something unexpected happens.
(a) Because (b) In case (c) So that
56
A: They were late ______ leaving home early.
B: The traffic was terrible!
(a) although (b) in spite of (c) because
57
A: You look happy today!
B: Yes, ______ being busy, I finished all my tasks.
(a) Although (b) Despite (c) Because
58
A: Why are you staying up so late?
B: ______ finish my essay.
(a) So that (b) In order to (c) Although
59
A: Did she come to the meeting ______ being on vacation?
B: Yes, she joined online.
(a) even though (b) because (c) in spite
60
A: Why are you taking this course?
B: ______ improve my communication skills.
(a) So that (b) To (c) Because of
Answer
1 although – shows contrast: it was raining but they went out.
2 so that – expresses purpose: “so that he could pass.”
3 In spite of – preposition of contrast before a noun phrase.
4 in case – expresses precaution: possible future rain.
5 despite – contrast: tired but still smiling.
6 because of – reason before a noun phrase.
7 Despite – contrast: “despite the fact that he was sick.”
8 to – infinitive of purpose.
9 so that – purpose clause: “so that everyone could hear.”
10 Although – contrast: not rich but generous.
11 to – infinitive of purpose.
12 because of – preposition of reason.
13 even though – strong contrast.
14 so that – purpose clause.
15 Despite – contrast: worked hard but didn’t pass.
16 even though – clause of contrast.
17 in case – precaution for possible hunger.
18 to – infinitive of purpose.
19 Even though – shows contrast: tried but failed.
20 in order to – formal infinitive of purpose.
21 although – contrast: didn’t stop running vs. exhausted.
22 to – infinitive of purpose.
23 Despite – preposition for contrast.
24 so that – purpose clause.
25 Despite – contrast: nervous but successful.
26 so that – purpose clause: focus on studies.
27 to – infinitive of purpose.
28 Although – contrast: no experience but got job.
29 so that – purpose clause: not forget anything.
30 Despite – contrast: bad weather but good trip.
31 Despite being tired – “Despite” + V-ing, not clause.
32 Although it rained / Despite the heavy rain – remove “of.”
33 in order to pass – “in order to” + verb.
34 to drive – “so to” is incorrect.
35 In spite of failing / Although she failed – “in spite of” + noun/V-ing.
36 Because he was hungry – “because of” + noun; “because” + clause.
37 Although he was late, he was allowed in – remove “but.”
38 to see better – infinitive after “for” incorrect.
39 Despite the noise – remove “of.”
40 in case it rained – “in order that raining” is ungrammatical.
41 despite the rain – preposition of contrast before noun.
42 so that – expresses purpose.
43 although – introduces contrast.
44 in order to – formal infinitive of purpose.
45 despite – contrast: simple life vs. rich.
46 in spite of – preposition showing contrast.
47 to – infinitive of purpose.
48 although – contrast: arrived despite traffic.
49 despite – contrast: finished work vs. tired.
50 so that – purpose clause.
51 so that – purpose: to pass exams.
52 in spite of – contrast: went walking though weather was bad.
53 to – infinitive of purpose: protect head.
54 although – contrast: went to work though sick.
55 in case – precaution for possible event.
56 in spite of – contrast: late though left early.
57 despite – contrast: busy but happy.
58 in order to – formal purpose infinitive.
59 even though – contrast: on vacation but attended.
60 to – infinitive of purpose.