Clauses of contrast and purpose — Exercise 4
Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets so that both sentences mean the same.
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Despite being rich, he lives in a small apartment. (although)
Although he is rich, he lives in a small apartment.
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1.Despite going to bed early, I was tired in the morning. (even though)Even though I went to bed early, I was tired in the morning.
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2.Although Peter lost his camera, he enjoyed the trip. (in spite of)In spite of losing his camera, Peter enjoyed the trip.
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3.Daisy is a great friend even though she is always late. (despite)Daisy is a great friend despite being always late.
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4.Rachel made a sandwich so that she can have a snack on the way. (so as to)Rachel made a sandwich so as to have a snack on the way.
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5.I drank two cups of coffee so that I didn’t feel sleepy. (so as not to)I drank two cups of coffee so as not to feel sleepy.
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6.Despite the fact that it was the middle of June, I was wearing a sweater. (although)Although it was the middle of June, I was wearing a sweater.
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7.Andrew ran fast in spite of being terribly overweight. (even though)Even though Andrew was terribly overweight, he ran fast.
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8.We got to the meeting on time even though there was a horrible traffic jam. (in spite of)We got to the meeting on time in spite of a horrible traffic jam.
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9.Ryan didn’t call me last night because he didn’t want to talk to me. (so as not to)Ryan didn’t call me last night so as not to talk to me.
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10.They are saving some money so that they can buy a house. (in order to)They are saving some money in order to buy a house.
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