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Clauses of contrast, purpose and reason

Syllabus topic 37: Clauses of contrast, purpose and reason

Clauses of contrast, purpose and reason. Although/even though introduce clauses; despite/in spite of introduce noun phrases or -ing.

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Although/even though introduce clauses; despite/in spite of introduce noun phrases or -ing. Because gives a reason; because of takes a noun phrase. To/in order to express purpose, while so that introduces a clause, often with a modal.

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

  • Despite being tired, she continued.
  • We left early to avoid traffic.
  • He stayed home because of the snow.
  • I wrote it down so that I could remember.
  • Although it was expensive, we bought it.

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___ being tired, she continued.

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