Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result — Exercise 1

1She decided to continue the project — choose —althougheven thoughbecause the budget had been reduced.

2The company lowered its prices — choose —so thatin order todespite attract more customers.

3— choose —AlthoughBecauseDespite the weather was terrible, the flight was delayed for several hours.

4The instructions were very clear; — choose —howeverthereforealthough everyone was able to complete the task easily.

5The athlete kept training hard — choose —despiteeven thoughso that he had already won several championships.

6She spoke slowly — choose —so thatso thatbecause the audience could understand every word.

7— choose —AlthoughSinceDespite the store was closing, customers were still entering the building.

8The lecture was extremely interesting, — choose —becausesoalthough the students paid close attention throughout.

9— choose —AlthoughDespiteBecause his limited experience, he performed the task very well.

10The manager scheduled an extra meeting — choose —soso thatalthough the team could discuss the problem in detail.