Clauses of Contrast, Purpose and Reason — Exercise 1
Select the right connectors to finish the clauses that show contrast, purpose, and reason.
1 he was tired, he finished the report.
2She took an umbrella it was raining heavily.
3I whispered I wouldn’t wake the baby.
4 she studied hard, she didn’t pass the test.
5He stayed home he felt sick.
6They left early they could catch the first train.
7 it was expensive, he decided to buy it.
8She wore glasses she couldn’t see clearly.
9He saved money he could travel abroad.
10 she was nervous, she gave a great presentation.
