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Clauses of Contrast, Purpose and Reason — Exercise 2

Select the right connectors to finish the following clauses of contrast, purpose, and reason.

1She went for a run ______ it was raining.

2He turned off the lights ______ save electricity.

3I stayed at home ______ I felt unwell.

4______ she practiced a lot, she was still nervous.

5They spoke quietly ______ the baby could sleep.

6He didn’t go hiking ______ the bad weather.

7______ she was very busy, she helped me.

8I brought a map ______ we wouldn’t get lost.

9He was late ______ his car broke down.

10She kept working ______ she was exhausted.

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