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Clauses of Contrast and Purpose

This document discusses clauses of contrast and purpose in English grammar. It explains that although, though, even though, and in spite of, despite can be used to express contrasting information. It also outlines that to, in order to, so as to, for, and so that can introduce clauses of purpose, followed by an infinitive or noun to indicate the intended outcome.

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Clauses of Contrast and Purpose

This document discusses clauses of contrast and purpose in English grammar. It explains that although, though, even though, and in spite of, despite can be used to express contrasting information. It also outlines that to, in order to, so as to, for, and so that can introduce clauses of purpose, followed by an infinitive or noun to indicate the intended outcome.

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Clauses of Contrast & Purpose

Laura Galindo. Adapted from New English File Upper-Intermediate. Oxford.

Clauses of Contrast
Although, though, even though + clause Although and even though can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Although the weather was terrible, we had a good time.

Even though is stronger than although and is used to express a big or surprising contrast. I went to work even though I was ill. Though is more informal that although. It can only be used in the middle of a sentence.
I like Anne though she sometimes annoys me.

Clauses of Contrast
In spite of, despite After in spite of or despite, use a noun, a verb in -ing form, or the fact that + subject + verb.
In spite of his age, he is still very active. Despite being 85, he is still very active.

Clauses of Purpose
To, in order to, so as to, for, so that We use to, in order to, so as to, for, so that to express purpose. After to, in order to, and so as to use an infinitive.
I went to the bank to / in order to / so as to speak to the manager.

Use for + a noun.


I went to the bank for a meeting with the manager.

Clauses of Purpose
To, in order to, so as to, for, so that After so that, use a subject + modal verb (can, could, would, etc.) I went to the bank so that I could take some money out. To express a negative purpose use so as to OR in order not to. You can also use so that + subject + wouldnt. I wrote it down so as not to forget it.

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