REASON, PURPOSE, CONCESSIVE AND CONSECUTIVE CLAUSES

REASON CLAUSES (because, as, since, ) Although ...

The children stayed at home because it was raining. Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
As ... Despite ...
Someone knocked at the door. The dog woke up. Despite having been vaccinated he caught the flu.
The dog ... Although he ...
We wont buy that house because we dont have enough money. She lost the race in spite of running well.
As ... Although ...
As he hadnt behaved himself, his parents got angry with him. In spite of her beauty, she doesnt have a boyfriend.
His parents ... Although ...
We bought our tickets on the Web because it was much cheaper. Although Orson was over seventy, he continued to cycle to work every
Since ... day.
As it was Friday, the children stayed up late. Despite ...
The children ... Although it was cold, we went to the countryside.
The children couldnt go out to the playground because it was raining. In spite of ...
As ... Although he was exhausted, he managed to finish reading the novel.
The children couldnt go out to the playground because it was raining. Despite ...........
As Despite the good weather, we stayed indoors.
As it was raining, we didnt go out Although .....
We didn't go out.... Despite the fact that it was very hot, she was wearing her winter clothes.
He has dual nationality because his father is Irish. Although ...
His father......... I felt really tired, so I stayed at home.
Because the weather was bad, we cancelled our holiday. I stayed ...
Due to... Although hes 90, Jim is still active.
Owing to my illness, I cancelled my holiday. Despite ...
Because He still does his own shopping although he lives a long way from the
Children were sent home from school because it was freezing. shops.
Because of... In spite ...
The Air Traffic Controllers are on strike, consequently we have cancelled I went to the concert, although I didnt have a ticket.
our holiday. Despite ...
Since... Although the jacket was expensive, he bought it.
Ill have to write to her because shes never in when I phone. In spite of
As.. Despite his age, hes very active.
Ive had to have the document translated. I cant read Russian. Although
Since... Despite the doctors advice to stop smoking, she hasnt stopped.
We couldnt understand the e-mail message because it was in Russian. Even though
As Although he was strong, he couldnt break down the door.
Because of the rain we didnt go out. In spite of ......................
As Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in
They work much harder than we do because theyre so frightfully clever. her exam.
Since... Although ............
It was hot, so I turned the A.C. on. Although he believes in God, he rarely goes to church.
I turned In spite of.......
The food was cold, so I put it in the microwave. Although she was ill, she visited other countries.
I put Despite ............
Mar ate too much. She felt sick. Although it was raining, they carried on with the work.
Mar felt sick Despite
We saw the film last week. We didnt go to the cinema with them. In spite of the cold, they were warm in their long coats.
We didnt go Although..............
We left our umbrellas at home. We go wet. Although it was raining heavily, he didn't open his umbrella.
We got wet In spite of.......
Carmen missed the last bus. She had to walk home. Despite the age of the house, we managed to sell it.
Carmen had to Although...
The car broke down. They were late for work. Although the tickets were expensive, we went to the concert.
They were late for work In spite of...
David had an accident. He was taken to hospital. Despite the doctors advice not to play football, he played last week.
David was taken Even though...
There was a lot of rain last night and many of the roads are flooded. Im going to buy a PC. I havent got much money.
Many of the roads Even though....
The next plane didnt leave until the evening, and so they decided to I try hard to play the piano. I dont seem to improve.
spend the afternoon sleeping. Although...
Since Although he is 92 he still keeps his sense of humour.
CONCESSIVE CLAUSES (although, in spite of, despite, ) In spite...
Although the weather was awful, they had a great time. Although he is an honest man his neighbours dont trust him.
In spite of ... In spite...
Although the weather was horrible, we went skiing. In spite of her illness, my mother always had a smile on her face.
In spite of ... Even though...
Despite the fact that the questions were difficult, she got a high mark in Tourists keep coming here despite the terrible weather.
her exam. Although.....
Although the weather was good, we stayed indoors. We stood up so...
Despite... I took 20 driving lessons in order that I might pass my driving test first
Although you have apologized, I wont forgive you. time.
In spite I took 20 driving lessons to..
In spite of being over 70, she leads a very active life. I have bought this wood for the carpenters to build the garage.
Although I have bought this wood so...
Even though he has a strong personality, everyone likes him. There were a lot of magazines for the children to read while they waited.
In spite There were a lot of magazines so...
In spite of the fact that he is best known for his comedies, Woody Allen Take these tools home for you to repair the garage door.
is a very serious director. Take these tools home so....
Although You have to study hard. Then, you will pass your exams.
My sister doesnt have a job, although shes a very talented person. You have to study hard in
In spite Theyre leaving tomorrow so were having dinner with them tonight.
Although Robert Graves was British, he spent most of his life in Spain. Because
In spite of Ill give you the parcel now. You can post it this afternoon.
Despite being a very popular tourist destination, Majorca is actually very Ill give you the parcel now so
unspoilt. Maria bought a car for her family to travel more often.
Although Maria bought a car so
Although her friends advised her not to do it, she would not listen. Id like to go to the beach to lie in the sun.
Despite the Id like to go to the beach in
Although she was nervous, the first interview was successful. We read all the reports so that we could decide what to do.
Despite We read all the reports in
Although Jean Crowell is already rich and famous, her novel still hasnt Im writing this letter because I dont want to be in your group.
been published. Im writing this letter in
Despite We bought a PC for you to work easier.
Although he is only thirty, Paul is one of the most successful hypnotists We bought a PC so .
in the business. Ill tell them that Henry is going there. They will expect him.
In spite of Ill tell them that Henry is going there
Although there are buses in LA, very few people actually use them. Im setting my alarm clock. I want to wake up early tomorrow.
Despite Im setting my alarm clock so
Despite believing in God, he seldom goes to church. Leave the door open. I want to be able to hear the baby.
Although Leave the door open so
Although he likes travelling, he rarely goes abroad. We left her a message. We wanted her to call us.
In spite of We left her a message so
Despite the lack of experience, Alex has sold more than 300 paintings. He bought a pair of expensive running shoes. He wanted to be able to
Although run faster.
Despite her hard work, Maria didnt get a grant. He bought a pair of expensive running shoes so
Although Shes going to buy some eggs and flour. She wants to make a cake
Although Andrew knew the risks, he decided to travel alone. tonight.
Despite Shes going to buy some eggs and flour so
In spite of her success, Jean has not changed. Brian behaved like an angel. He wanted his mother to let him go to the
Although party.
Im not very hungry, nevertheless, Im going to prepare the dinner. Brian behaved like an angel so
Although I took a cookery course in order to be able to make special dishes.
Shes always in a hurry, although she has lots of time. I took a cookery course so that
In spite The reason we are talking quietly is that we dont want to wake the
This ad is excellent. However, its not effective. baby.
Despite We are talking quietly not
Although Cristina has no experience, she will be a fine mother. He stood in the shadows because he didnt want them to see him.
In spite He stood in the shadows so that
We want to catch the 7 oclock bus, and so were getting up early
PURPOSE CLAUSES (to, in order to, so as to, ) tomorrow.
Fred is going to Madrid. He wants to see the football match. Were getting up
Fred is going to Madrid to Were leaving early because we dont want to be late for work.
The gardener collected all the dead leaves. He wanted to burn them. Were leaving early so
The gardener collected Sheila may think I dont love her, so Ill write a poem for her.
Claire gets up at six every morning. She exercises before she goes to Ill write a poem for Sheila so
work. Were going to the coast because we want to get a tan.
Claire gets up Were going to the coast
He came in quietly because he didnt want to wake the baby. We want to get good photos, so well have to climb the cliff.
He came in quietly ............... Well have to climb the cliff
Some dentists wear masks to avoid catching germs from their patients. Were leaving early. Then we wont have to hurry.
Some dentists wear masks ............. Were leaving early so
Thieves often wear gloves because they dont want to leave fingerprints.
Thieves often wear gloves ............
She took a course in dressmaking in order to be able to make her own
clothes.
She took a course so..
We stoop up in order to get a better view of what was happening.