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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.

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