File 9A Clauses of Contrast & Purpose Review

Although the ad said it would last for years, mine broke after two months.

SITUATION: they didn’t study BUT they passed

1- NOUN= In spite of/ Despite their lack of study, they passed

2- ING FORM= In spite of/ Despite  not studying, they passed (ING)

3- THE FACT THAT= In spite of/ Despite the fact that they didn’t study, they passed (the fact that)

NEVER= In spite of/Despite they didn’t study, they passed

I went to the bank to talk to my bank manager.

I went to the bank in order to talk to my bank manager.

I went to the bank so as to talk to my bank manager.

I went to the bank so that I could talk to the manager in person.

I went to the bank so that I would talk to the manager in person.

I'm going to the bank so that I will talk to the manager in person.

I'm going to the bank so that I can talk to the manager in person.