This is a multiple choice exercise to test use of connectors to express motive (to, so as to, for) or contrast (although, even though, despite, in spite of). This exercise is part of a lesson on clauses of contrast and purpose, which is part of our free upper-intermediate English course.
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She works at the weekend ________ save some holiday money.
In spite of _______ he isn’t happy.
He was really careful, ______ make a noise and wake the family.
I explained ________ he would understand everything clearly.
Despite ________ we had a lovely picnic.
They stopped the car _______ ask for directions.
He listened carefully _______ he would understand everything.
In spite of ___________ , he is very poor.
He’s working really hard ___________a promotion.
I wrote a note on my hand __________ forget.
He didn’t like the film. He watched it _______.