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Clauses of Purpose, Result, Concession PDF

This document discusses different types of connecting clauses, including clauses of purpose (to, for, so as to), concession (although, even though, despite), and result (as a result, so, therefore). It provides 10 examples of sentences with blanks to identify the appropriate connecting clause to use in each context. The sentences cover topics like internet access, childhood experiences, measuring the universe, technological advances, asking questions, prison closures, stupid answers, company closures, having room service, and taking maps.

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Clauses of Purpose, Result, Concession PDF

This document discusses different types of connecting clauses, including clauses of purpose (to, for, so as to), concession (although, even though, despite), and result (as a result, so, therefore). It provides 10 examples of sentences with blanks to identify the appropriate connecting clause to use in each context. The sentences cover topics like internet access, childhood experiences, measuring the universe, technological advances, asking questions, prison closures, stupid answers, company closures, having room service, and taking maps.

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Milena Paunovic
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Clauses of purpose, concession and result

1. _____________the internet access has been growing exponentially across the country,
growth in rural areas is much slower.
a) However b) even though c) although d) despite
2. He became a very nice and well-educated man _______ having a very difficult childhood.
a) Because of b) although c) so that d) in spite of
3. Scientists have discovered a new technique _______ measuring the speed at which the
universe is expanding.
a) To b) for c) so as to d) due to
4. _______ technological advances, the world is becoming a global community.
a) Since b) as c) because of d) despite
5. Clever people ask better questions, and _______, they get better answers.
a) As a result b) however c) so that d) because
6. Some prisons have been closed in the Netherlands _______ of a lack of prisoners.
a) Because b) due to c) so as to d) despite
7. He asked a stupid question _______ I gave him a stupid answer.
a) So b) so that c) although d) due to
8. The company had to close down _______ the decline in profits.
a) Despite b) because c) owing to d) so that
9. _______ it was very late, we decided to have room service and watch a movie.
a) Owing to b) because of c) however d) as
10. Take the map _______ we get lost.
a) For b) in case c) in order to d) so

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