Linking ideas

__________ it rained a lot we enjoyed our holidays.

• Although

• Because of

• In order to

• Instead

__________ his great qualifications he couldn't manage to find a job.

• Because

• Though

• Despite

• So that

__________ it was summer the nights were quite chilly.

• Because of

• Even though

• Instead

• In spite of

__________ we had planned everything carefully, many things went wrong.

• Because of

• So that

• Instead of

• Although

He tried to hide the broken glass __________ Mom wouldn't punish him.

• As a result of

• So that

• Instead

• Despite

Dad saved money __________ buy his children Christmas presents

• So that

• In case

• In order to

• Although

I'll give you a map __________ you'll be able to find yourself around.

• So that

• In case

• In order to

• Although

I closed the door in my room __________ be able to work properly.

• Instead

• Despite

• In order to

• Even though

We had to stay at the airport __________ the electric storm.

• Instead

• Despite

• In order to

• Due to

__________ she is beautiful, everybody hates her.

• In spite of

• Even though

• In order to

• Because