Clauses of contrast and purpose — Exercise 2
Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets so that both sentences mean the same.
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Claire took a taxi so as not to be late. (in order not to)
Claire took a taxi in order not to be late.
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1.I have to leave by four o’clock so that I don’t miss my flight. (so as not to)I have to leave at 4 o’clock so as not to miss my flight.
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2.Matthew went to the bank so that he could talk to the manager. (so as to)Matthew went to the bank so as to talk to the manager.
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3.Despite the fact that Rachel was late, Emma wasn’t angry. (although)Emma wasn’t angry, although Rachel was late.
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4.I bought the dress in spite of the fact that it was pricey. (even though)I bought the dress even though it was pricey.
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5.Everybody enjoyed the meal even though the service was terrible. (in spite of)Everybody enjoyed the meal in spite of the terrible service.
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6.I called my mother so as to borrow some money. (in order to)I called my mother in order to borrow some money.
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7.Despite not being in the mood, I went to the party. (even though)Even though I wasn’t in the mood, I went to the party.
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8.Although the weather was rainy, we had a lot of fun at the beach. (in spite of)In spite of the rainy weather, we had a lot of fun at the beach.
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9.Even though the music was awful, we danced a lot. (despite)Despite the awful music, we danced a lot.
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10.William didn’t tell me the truth because he didn’t want to hurt my feelings. (so as not to)William didn’t tell me the truth so as not to hurt my feelings.
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