Review - Unit 7B

Clauses of contrast and purpose

- Clauses of contrast

1 - Use although, though, even though + a clause
Ex. Although the weather was terrible, we had a good time.
I went to work even though I was ill.

Although and even though can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.
Even though is stronger than although.
Though is more informal than although.

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

- Clauses of purpose

Use to, in order to, so as to, for and so that to express purpose.
Ex. I went to the bank to/in order to/so as to talk to my bank manager.

After to, in order to, so as to use an infinitive.
Use for + a noun (you can also use for + gerund to describe the exact purpose of a thing).
After so that, use a subject + modal verb