Clauses of contrast, purpose and reason

This exercise focuses on clauses of contrast, purpose, and reason — important tools to link ideas and explain relationships between actions or events. You will practice using words like although, because, so that, and in spite of, helping you to make your English more fluent and clear when expressing causes, contrasts, and intentions.

1. She went to bed early _____ she was tired.

although

because

in spite of

2. _____ he studied hard, he didn’t pass the test.

Because

So that

Although

3. He works overtime _____ he can save more money.

because

so that

although

4. _____ the rain, they continued the match.

So that

Because of

In spite of

5. Why did she cancel the meeting? — _____ she was sick.

So that

Because

Although

6. _____ he was tired, he kept working.

Because

Even though

So that

7. She practices every day _____ improve her skills.

because

in order to

although

8. _____ the weather was nice, we went for a walk.

So that

Since

Although

9. Why are you studying French? — _____ I can work in Paris.

Because

Although

So that

10. _____ feeling nervous, she gave a great presentation.

Although

In spite of

Because of

11. He didn't buy the car _____ it was too expensive.

although

because

so that

12. _____ she was late, she didn’t miss the bus.

Although

Because

So that