Unit 9A (WKB) Clauses of Contrast and Purpose: Exercise A

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1. Although / Despite she's the head of the department, she often goes out with her colleagues.

• Although

• Despite

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2. The account manager called his client for / to arrange a meeting.

• for

• to

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3. The company is expanding even though / in spite of there is a recession.

• even though

• in spite of

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4. The firm closed several of its smaller office buildings in order to / so that cut costs.

• in order to

• so that

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5. His secretary stayed at her desk to not / so as not to miss an important call.

• to not

• so as not to

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6. Everybody seemed to enjoy Mike's speech at the wedding in spite of / even though his terrible jokes.

• in spite of

• even though

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7. The restaurant staff members are happy despite / although working long hours every day.

• despite

• although

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8. She closed the door to her office so as to / so that nobody could hear her conversation.

• so as to

• so that