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Clauses of contrast & purpose

Syllabus topic 32: Clauses of contrast & purpose

Clauses of contrast & purpose. Although/even though take clauses; despite/in spite of take noun phrases or -ing.

How it works

Although/even though take clauses; despite/in spite of take noun phrases or -ing. To/in order to/so as to introduce purpose infinitives; so that introduces a clause. Negative purpose uses in order not to or so as not to.

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Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.

  • Despite the delay, we arrived before noon.
  • She whispered so as not to wake anyone.
  • I saved the file so that I could use it later.
  • Although he was tired, he continued.
  • They left early in order to avoid traffic.

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___ the delay, we arrived before noon.

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