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We stayed at a bed and breakfast so as not to spend too much money on accomodation.
Use SO THAT...
We stayed at a bed and breakfast so that we wouldn't spend too much money...
DESPITE
Despite the fact that it was three hours long, we enjoyed...
Despite earning a fortune, she drives a very old car.
ALTHOUGH
Although she earns a fortune, she drives a very old car.
The police closed the roads so as to allow the President's car through safely.
IN ORDER
The police closed the road in order to allow the President's car through safely.
Everyone enjoyed the film, even though the ending was sad.
IN SPITE
Everyone enjoyed the film, in spite of the sad ending.
Carl doesn't like spending money despite being really well off.
EVEN THOUGH
Carl doesn't like spending money even though he's very well off
The plane managed to land despite the terrible weather.
EVEN THOUGH
They went down to the harbour so as to see if they had fresh fish
IN ORDER TO
they went down to the harbour in order to see if they had fresh fish.
I told her I enjoyed the meal she had cooked for me, so that I wouldn't offend her.
SO AS
I told her I enjoyed the meal she had cooked for me so as not to offend her.
I'll put your number straight into my phone so that I won't forget it
SO AS TO
I'll put your number straight into my phone so as not to forget it