Clauses of Contrast, Purpose, Reason & Result Exercises

Exercise 3

Use the words from the list to fill in the blanks in the text.

although – as – as a result – due to – however – in order to – so – so that – despite – because

Last week our team had an online meeting to discuss the challenges of remote work. Some employees reported productivity issues 1️⃣ frequent distractions at home. 2️⃣ many people appreciate the flexibility of working remotely, it can sometimes make communication slower. The manager suggested organizing shorter but more frequent meetings 3️⃣ everyone can stay informed about project progress. Some employees were initially skeptical; 4️⃣ , they agreed to try the new approach for a few weeks.

The company also plans to provide additional training sessions 5️⃣ help employees improve their time management skills. 6️⃣ several team members live in different time zones, scheduling meetings has become more complicated. The HR department is therefore developing clearer communication guidelines, and 7️⃣ many employees believe collaboration will improve soon.

The team also discussed creating a shared online workspace 8️⃣ documents can be accessed more easily. 9️⃣ the challenges of remote work, most employees said they would still prefer it to traditional office work. The manager concluded that the company must remain flexible 1️⃣0️⃣ working habits continue to evolve.