clauses of reason, result, purpose, and contrast

Why did she quit her job? She left _______ she was unhappy with the management.

• since
• despite
• although
• because

1. He studied hard _______ he could pass the exam.

• despite
• so that
• in order to
• because

2. Sarah worked overtime _______ she could finish the project on time.

• although
• because
• in order to

• unless

1. The weather was terrible; _______ we decided to stay indoors.

• therefore
• however
• nevertheless
• nonetheless

2. John wanted to learn Spanish _______ he could communicate with his Spanish-speaking friends.

• 1. although

• 1. in order to

• 1. but

• 1. despite

She went to the doctor _______ she had been feeling sick for a week.

• because
• since
• despite
• although

11. _______ the heavy traffic, they managed to reach the airport on time.

• Although
• Despite
• In spite of
• Regardless of

12. He didn't enjoy the movie _______ he had heard great reviews about it.

• however
• even though

• although
• despite

12. They took a first aid course _______ they could help in emergencies.

• although
• despite
• for the purpose of

• because

I brought an umbrella _______ it might rain later.

• so
• although
• because
• since