Придаточные предложения противопоставления, цели, причины и результата

Это упражнение поможет вам отработать использование придаточных предложений, выражающих противопоставление (although, even though, despite), цель (so that, in order to, so as to), причину (because, due to, since) и результат (so, therefore, which is why). Такие конструкции необходимы для связного письма и устной речи на уровне B2. В каждом задании выберите наиболее подходящую грамматическую связку.

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