Contrast
We won,-------- we had a bad game.
a)although
b)because of
c)thus
a)although
The student worked hard --------- the test.
a)In spite of
b)However
c)To pass
c)to pass
The price of oil has gone down ------ the increase in production.
a) because
b)due to
b)due to
------ you are not listening to me, I'll just stop talking.
a)Since
b)Because of
d)So
a)Since
You can use although, though, even though and in spite of or despite to express......
a contrast.
We went to the beach; -----, the weather wasn’t perfect.
a)due to
b)however
c)because
b)However
You need to find a more user-friendly name ---------- people can access it more quickly.
a)In order to
b)So that
c)For
b)So that
_______ technological advances, the world is becoming a global community.
b)Because of
Internet access has been growing exponentially across the country. ______ , growth in rural areas is much slower.
a. However
b. Even though
c. Although
a)However
Use although, though, even though + .............
a clause/ sentence
----- a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.
a)Despite
b)In spite of
c)Even though
c)Even though
I'm going to say only a few words ----- take too much of your time.
a)In order not to
b)For not
c)So as to
a)In order not to
Some prisons have been closed in the Netherlands _______ a lack of prisoners.
b)Due to
He became a very nice and well-educated man _______ having a very difficult childhood.
d)In spite of
After despite of or despite we use a noun, a verb with ING or ............+ a clause.
the fact that
They arrived late--------- leaving very early.
Despite/In spite of
I recorded the match ----- we want to watch it again.
In case
The company had to close down _______ the decline in profits.
Because of, owing to, due to, on account of.
Scientists have discovered a new technique _______ measuring the speed at which the universe is expanding.
b)For
Use to,in order too, so as to and so that to express .................
Purpose
We went out -------- that it was raining.
Despite/in spite of the fact
Schools are ---- educating, not ---- entertaining.
For
_______ it was very late, we decided to have room service and watch a movie.
As
She worked to work ........................ she wasn´t felling well.
* Although
*in spite of
* Even though
Even though
After So that, use a subject+ ........................
Modal verb ( can/could/wouldetc)