9A Grammar clauses of contrast and purpose (TB)

1-g    They went to London for a weekend break.

2-j     She flew to Sao Paulo to visit her brother

3-h    Although Josh played really well, he lost in the end.

4-i     We downloaded a travel app so that we would know the best thing to see.

5-f     Despite losing the first set, she won the match.

6-e     Even though I wasn’t feeling very well, I still went to work.

7-a    I took a taxi so as not to be late.

8-c     He went for a walk in spite of the fact that it was raining.

9-d    We left early in order to avoid the traffic.

10-b The men went out fishing in spite of the rough sea.

Ex. b

1. In spite of the cold weather, the barbecue was a success.

Although the weather was cold, the barbecue was a success.

2. A lot of companies have reduced stuff numbers so that they can save money. (in order to)

A lot of companies have reduced stuff numbers in order to save money.

3. Even though the flight was long, she felt great when she arrived in New York. (despite)

Despite the long flight, she felt great when she arrived in New York.

4. Nick didn’t tell Louisa the truth because he didn’t want to hurt her feelings. (so as)

Nick didn’t tell Louisa the truth so as not to hurt her feeling.

5. I bought the shoes in spite of the fact they were ridiculously expensive. (even though)

I bought the shoes even though they were ridiculously expensive.

6. The company has a big market share even though they do very little advertising. (in spite of)

The company has a big market share in spite of doing very little advertising.

7. They had to leave the hotel early. If not, they would have missed their train. (so that)

They had to leave the hotel early so that they wouldn’t miss their train.

8. She didn’t get the job in spite of being a strong candidate. (though)

She didn’t get the job though she was a strong candidate.