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Clauses of Purpose and Concession

This document provides examples of clauses of purpose and concession. Clauses of purpose use words like "to", "so as to", and "in order to" to indicate the purpose or reason for an action. Clauses of concession use words like "although", "despite", and "even though" to indicate something happens in spite of other circumstances. The document then provides examples sentences for each clause type.

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Clauses of Purpose and Concession

This document provides examples of clauses of purpose and concession. Clauses of purpose use words like "to", "so as to", and "in order to" to indicate the purpose or reason for an action. Clauses of concession use words like "although", "despite", and "even though" to indicate something happens in spite of other circumstances. The document then provides examples sentences for each clause type.

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Clauses of purpose and concession

I. Clauses of purpose
 to - infinitive
 so as (not) to + infinitive
 in order (not) to + infinitive
 for + -ing form
 so that + sb. + can/may/will
 so that + sb. + could/might/would
 in case + present tense
 in case + past tense

1. He got the car out of the garage. He wanted to wash it. (so that)
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2. The doctor examined the patient. He wanted to find out what was wrong with him. (so as to)
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3. I've taken a loan. I want to buy a car. (to)
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4. We'll take some food with us. We might get hungry. (in case)
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5. She is studying medicine. She wants to become a doctor. (so that)
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6. We put the letters on the table. We didn't want to forget to post them. (so as not to)
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7. He put his keys in his briefcase. He didn't want to lose them. (in order not to)
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II. Clauses of concession


 although / even though / though + S + vb.
 in spite of / despite + noun / -ing form / what...
 in spite of / despite the fact + that-clause
 however / nevertheless (a comma is always used after however/nevertheless)

1. She doesn't earn much money. She works very hard. (in spite of)
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2. I drank a bottle of water. I was still thirsty. (even though)
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3. He is rich. He is not happy. (despite)
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4. He was tired. he couldnt'sleep. (although)
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5. Celine Dion is my favourite singer. I haven't been to any of her concerts. (however)
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