Clauses of contrast
Although I got sick, but I still went to work.
We don't use although and but together.
Is this sentence grammatically correct?
Take a portable charger with you in case your phone will run out of battery.
Incorrect
She took an Uber __________ she was almost late.
a) the reason why
b) because
c) due to
b) because
so many
What type of clause is used here?
She wore a jacket because they turned up the air conditioner.
Clause of reason
__________ being self-conscious, she stepped out of her comfort zone and challenged herself.
Choose the correct connective(s) to fill in the blank.
a) However
b) Despite
c) Although
b) Despite
We left early_____ we could park the car at a better spot.
a)to
b)so that
b)so that
She paid for the meal using her credit card _________ she forgot to bring her wallet.
Which of the following is INCORRECT?
a) because
b) due to
c) since
d) as
b) due to
She has ___________ money she could barely afford lunch.
so little
Rewrite the following sentence using the given connective.
Despite being the top-scorer in the exam, he is incredibly stressed. (however)
He is the top-scorer in the exam. However, he is incredibly stressed.
Fill in the blank using the correct connective(s).
_____________ the bad weather, they went out for a walk.
a) Although
b) Despite of
c) In spite of
d) Despite
c) and d)
Which of the following sentence(s) is/are grammatically correct?
a) He works hard so that he could provide a better life for his family.
b) Miss Wu took a taxi so as to not be late.
c) She went overseas in order to study veterinary medicine.
a) and c)
They didn't go out today ___________ the heavy rain.
Choose ALL the correct answers.
a) due to
b) since
c) because
d) because of
a) due to and d) because of
Fill in so, such or such a.
I had ___________ bad headache that I had to stay in bed all weekend.
I had such a bad headache that I had to stay in bed all weekend.
Transform the following sentences with the given connective without changing the meaning.
In order that we can shop online, we need a credit card. (in order to)
In order to shop online, we need a credit card.
Rewrite the following sentence.
In spite of the rain, they decided to continue their camping trip. (although)
I will take some cash with me. I want to buy something at the Christmas market.
Connect the sentences using "in case".
I will take some cash with me in case I want to buy something at the Christmas market.
Choose ALL the correct answer(s).
a) reason for
b) reason why
c) reason of
b) The reason why
Rewrite the sentences using "such"
The meal was delicious, she finished it all.
Combine the following sentences using a clause of contrast.
She studied hard. The results didn't turn out to be satisfactory.
She studied hard, yet the results didn't turn out to be satisfactory.
Rephrase the sentences using the correct connective.
Cindy is a good friend of mine. I don't tell her all my secrets.
Although Cindy is a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
Despite the fact that Cindy is a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
While Cindy is a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
Even though Cindy is a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
Notwithstanding the fact that Cindy is a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
Though Cindy is a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
In spite of Cindy being a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
Despite Cindy being a good friend of mine, I don't tell her all my secrets.
Form a sentence using "in case" with the following prompt.
umbrella/rain
I will take my umbrella in case it rains.
They arrived school late __________ the car accident nearby.
List ALL possible connectives.
because of // due to // due to the fact that
Rewrite the sentence using the correct clause of result. The notes were confusing, I could not understand anything at all.
They were such confusing notes, I could not understand anything at all.
Rewrite the sentence using a clause of purpose.
"She saved money. She wanted to buy a new laptop."
"She saved money so that she could buy a new laptop."