Propositions de contraste, de but, de cause et de conséquence

Cet exercice vous aide à pratiquer l'utilisation des propositions exprimant le contraste (although, even though, despite), le but (so that, in order to, so as to), la cause (because, due to, since) et la conséquence (so, therefore, which is why). Ces structures sont essentielles pour écrire et parler de manière claire et cohérente au niveau B2. Choisissez la bonne conjonction ou structure pour chaque phrase.

1. _____ the product had received excellent reviews, it sold poorly in international markets.

Because of

In spite of the fact that

So that

2. The new law was introduced _____ smaller companies could compete more fairly.

although

in case

so that

3. Why did they cancel the project _____ having invested so much time and money?

so that

despite

because

4. She applied for the scholarship _____ reduce the financial burden on her family.

in order to

because of

even if

5. _____ the software was released ahead of schedule, it contained several critical bugs.

Because

Therefore

Although

6. _____ many students failed the test, the teacher decided to organize a review session.

Even though

Due to the fact that

So as to

7. What’s the main reason _____ so many people decided to work remotely after the pandemic?

although

so that

why

8. They upgraded their internet infrastructure _____ support the increasing demand for online services.

although

so as to

because of

9. _____ he had all the qualifications, he didn’t get the job.

Because

In order to

Even though

10. Which strategy did they adopt _____ improve customer retention?

despite

in order to

11. He forgot to set his alarm, _____ he missed the first part of the interview.

although

in spite of

12. The results were inconclusive; _____, the study will need to be repeated with a larger sample.

therefore

despite

so that