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Although the rain was falling heavily, they continued with the football match. (in
spite of)
in spite of the heavy rain
Many rivers have burst their banks because there has been a heavy rainfall.
(because of)
because of the heavy rainfall
The driver instructor took Dan onto the main road because he wanted him to get
experience in high speed driving. (so that)
so that he could get experience
We couldn’t go to the concert because the tickets were too expensive. (since)
since the tickets ...
In spite of the difficulty of the questions, he answered them all. (although)
Although there were difficult questions
I’ve told you this story because I don’t want you to forget the old days. (so that)
so that you can remember
Although we had revised everything a hundred times, everything went wrong.
(despite)
Despite revising everything a hundred times,
Some people enjoy city life. Others prefer the quiet of the country. (whereas)
Whereas others prefer ...
Helen went to the market so that she could buy some vegetables. (in order)
... in order to buy
Despite having a terrible headache, he went to the office. (although)
Although he had a terrible headache,
I sat by the window in order to see the landscape. (so that)
... so that I could see the landscape
As well as being an excellent painter, she writes poems and plays the piano.
(Moreover)
She is an excellent painter. Moreover, she writes ...
Although Ann isn't very attractive, she is very popular. (However)
Ann isn't very attractive. However, she is very popular.
Contrary to my neighbours, I don't like using the lift. (whereas)
My neigbours like using the lift. Whereas I don't like it.
Although the city has a 50 kph limit, people are often fined for exceeding the
speed limit. (Therefore)
The city has a 50 kph limit. Therefore, people are often fined for exceeding the
speed limit.
