Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result

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Exercise 2: Choose the correct option for the clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result below.

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Explanation

Exercise 2: Choose the correct option for the clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result below.

Choose the correct option (A, B, C, or D) to complete each sentence. Focus on whether the clause expresses contrast, purpose, reason, or result.

1
Internet access has been growing exponentially across the country. ______ , growth in rural areas is much slower.
2
He became a very nice and well-educated man ______ having a very difficult childhood.
3
Scientists have discovered a new technique ______ measuring the speed at which the universe is expanding.
4
______ technological advances, the world is becoming a global community.
5
Clever people ask better questions, and ______, they get better answers.
6
Some prisons have been closed in the Netherlands ______ a lack of prisoners.
7
He asked a stupid question, ______ I gave him a stupid answer.
8
The company had to close down ______ the decline in profits.
9
______ it was very late, we decided to have room service and watch a movie.
10
Take the map ______ we get lost.