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She studies hard ___ she can pass the exam.
so that
___ it was raining, we went for a walk
Although
She stayed at home ___ she was sick.
because / since / as
She left early ___ she could catch the train.
so that
Rewrite with “in order to”: He runs every morning. He wants to stay healthy.
He runs every morning in order to stay healthy.
She enjoyed the trip, ___ the bad weather
despite
Rewrite with “because of”: He missed the bus. He was late.
Rewrite with “because of”: He missed the bus. He was late.
___ he was rich, he wasn’t happy.
although
This button is ___ opening the door.
for
Rewrite with “however”: He was tired. He continued working.
He was tired; however, he continued working
___ the heavy rain, the match was cancelled.
due to
The game was cancelled ___ the storm.
because of - due to
Correct the mistake: He left early so that catch the bus.
He left early so that he could catch the bus.
Correct: Although of his illness, he went to school.
Despite his illness, he went to school
He couldn't buy a ticket ___ the great demand
because of
He studied hard. He wanted to pass the exam. (use in order to)
He studied hard in order to pass the exam
create a sentence using in order to and so that.
student'sn answer
make your own sentence with although and one with however.
student's answer
Correct the mistake: The flight was cancelled due to it rained.
The flight was cancelled due to the rain
Make one sentence with: despite, so that, and since.
student's answer