01a concession followed by a subject and finite verb
Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb.
Although it was raining, the match continued.B1
Linking contrast and purpose Exercises
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Linking contrast and purpose · B1. Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb.
Complete 12 original tasks. Use the situation to choose the intended meaning, practise the form, then apply it in a fresh context.
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02the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive
Use to/in order to/so as to + base verb to express the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive.
She saved a second copy to avoid losing her work.03a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time
Use so that + subject + can/could to express a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time.
I enlarged the chart so that everyone could read it.Illustrated guide
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The result is surprising given the bad weather; a full clause follows.
___ it was raining, the match continued.
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Step 2 · Build the skill
0/2a concession followed by a subject and finite verb
Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb.
Although it was raining, the match continued.03
Step 3 · Build the skill
0/1the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive
Use to/in order to/so as to + base verb to express the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive.
She saved a second copy to avoid losing her work.04
Step 4 · Build the skill
0/1a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time
Use so that + subject + can/could to express a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time.
I enlarged the chart so that everyone could read it.05
Step 5 · New contexts
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a concession followed by a subject and finite verb
Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb.
Although it was raining, the match continued.the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive
Use to/in order to/so as to + base verb to express the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive.
She saved a second copy to avoid losing her work.a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time
Use so that + subject + can/could to express a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time.
I enlarged the chart so that everyone could read it.Questions & answers
Opening an answer records help for that question.
The result is surprising given the bad weather; a full clause follows.
___ it was raining, the match continued.
- In order to
- Although
- Because
- So that
Answer & explanation
Although
Look at “___ it was raining, the match continued.”. Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb. Complete sentence: “Although it was raining, the match continued.”.
The gap states why she saved the file; same subject.
She saved a second copy ___ avoid losing her work.
- to
- because
- despite
- although
Answer & explanation
to
Look at “She saved a second copy ___ avoid losing her work.”. Use to/in order to/so as to + base verb to express the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive. Complete sentence: “She saved a second copy to avoid losing her work.”.
A different subject follows the connector and needs an ability modal.
I enlarged the chart so that everyone ___ read it.
- could
- had
- must to
- would to
Answer & explanation
could
Look at “I enlarged the chart so that everyone ___ read it.”. Use so that + subject + can/could to express a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time. Complete sentence: “I enlarged the chart so that everyone could read it.”.
A full finite clause presents an unexpected contrast.
___ the route was longer, it was safer.
- Because
- Even though
- So as to
- In order to
Answer & explanation
Even though
Look at “___ the route was longer, it was safer.”. Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb. Complete sentence: “Even though the route was longer, it was safer.”.
Use the three-word purpose expression beginning with in, followed by the correct form of reserve.
I called early ___ a quiet table.
Answer & explanation
in order to reserve
Complete sentence: “I called early in order to reserve a quiet table.” Use to/in order to/so as to + base verb to express the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
A purpose clause with a past reference and its own subject.
We lowered the shelf so that the children ___ reach it.
- must to
- would to
- had
- could
Answer & explanation
could
Look at “We lowered the shelf so that the children ___ reach it.”. Use so that + subject + can/could to express a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time. Complete sentence: “We lowered the shelf so that the children could reach it.”.
Supply a concessive conjunction before the finite clause.
___ the evidence was incomplete, the board made a decision.
Answer & explanation
Although
Complete sentence: “Although the evidence was incomplete, the board made a decision.” Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
Other accepted versions
- Though
- Even though
- While
- Whilst
An unexpected result follows a full concession clause.
___ she had little experience, she solved the problem.
- In order to
- So as to
- Because
- Although
Answer & explanation
Although
Look at “___ she had little experience, she solved the problem.”. Use although/even though + finite clause to express a concession followed by a subject and finite verb. Complete sentence: “Although she had little experience, she solved the problem.”.
Use the purpose expression beginning with so as, keeping the negative meaning, followed by disturb.
He silenced his phone ___ the audience.
Answer & explanation
so as not to disturb
Complete sentence: “He silenced his phone so as not to disturb the audience.” Use to/in order to/so as to + base verb to express the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
A purpose clause describes what the team would be able to do.
We shared the data so that the team ___ compare the results.
- must to
- would to
- could
- had
Answer & explanation
could
Look at “We shared the data so that the team ___ compare the results.”. Use so that + subject + can/could to express a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time. Complete sentence: “We shared the data so that the team could compare the results.”.
A complete subject-verb clause follows; the aim is future understanding.
I will label the cables so that you ___ reconnect them.
- have
- can
- would to
- must to
Answer & explanation
can
Look at “I will label the cables so that you ___ reconnect them.”. Use to/in order to/so as to + base verb to express the purpose of the same subject’s action; negate with not before the infinitive. Complete sentence: “I will label the cables so that you can reconnect them.”.
Use a past-form ability modal in the purpose clause.
The host repeated the question so that everybody ___ hear it.
Answer & explanation
could
Complete sentence: “The host repeated the question so that everybody could hear it.” Use so that + subject + can/could to express a purpose clause with its own subject and a modal appropriate to the time. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.