Connectors (although, despite, in spite of, however)

Connectors (although, despite, in spite of, however)

Multiple Choice

1. We went out _____ the rain.

• in spite of

• however

• although

Multiple Choice

2. They went swimming ____ it rained.

• despite

• however

• although

Multiple Choice

3. Mrs Brown went on working _____ she was tired.

• although

• despite

• however

Multiple Choice

4. The number of these endangered animals has multiplied over the last ten years. ______ there are good reasons for continuing their protection.

• Although

• However

• Despite

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5. She went to school _____ the fact that she had a terrible headache.

• although

• despite

• however

Multiple Choice

6. ______ she was a nice girl, I don't quite like her.

• However

• Although

• In spite of

Multiple Choice

7. _____ it was inexpensive, it was a good watch.

• Although

• Despite

• However

Multiple Choice

8. _______ we are not in a strong financial position, our profits have increased over the past months.

• Nevertheless

• However

• Although

Multiple Choice

9. I didn't like the film. ______, everybody seemed to enjoy it.

• Although

• However

• In spite of

Multiple Choice

10. _______ I didn't like the film, everybody seemed to enjoy it.

• Although

• Despite

• However

Multiple Choice

11. We managed to do it, _______ the fact that he was not there.

• however

• despite

• although

Multiple Choice

12. In the developing world salaries are low. ______ goods cannot always be produced more cheaply that may lead to famine.

• Although

• However

• Despite

Multiple Choice

13. ______ I was feeling very ill, I did not go to the hospital.

• Although

• However

• Despite

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14. She refused the job ______ the low salary.

• because

• because of

• despite

Multiple Choice

15. ______ he has a number of relatives living nearby, he never visits them.

• Despite

• However

• Although

Multiple Choice

16. He runs fast ______ his old age.

• in spite of

• however

• because

Multiple Choice

17. ______ not doing any exercises, she doesn't get fat.

• Although

• Because

• Despite

Multiple Choice

18. I eat a lot of chocolate everyday ______ being overweight.

• although

• however

• in spite of

Multiple Choice

19. She accepted the job ______ the salary was low.

• although

• however

• despite

Multiple Choice

20. ______ we had planned everything carefully, lots of things went wrong.

• Although

• However

• Because

Complete the following sentences using suitable connectors given in brackets.

Passage A

Many foreign workers were caught and detained by the immigration department in the recent operations against illegal immigrants. They were brought to court (1)______ sentenced to a few months’ jail. (2)_____, some were ordered to be whipped (3)_____ pay a fine for overstaying without valid travel documents. (4)______, the judge reduced their sentence when it was revealed that they had been cheated by a local employment agency.

(however, and, in addition, or)

Fill in the Blanks

Many foreign workers were caught and detained by the immigration department in the recent operations against illegal immigrants. They were brought to court (1)

sentenced to a few months’ jail.

(however, and, in addition, or)

Fill in the Blanks

(2)_______, some were ordered to be whipped _________ pay a fine for overstaying without valid travel documents.

(However, And, In addition, Or)

Fill in the Blanks

In addition, some were ordered to be whipped (3)

pay a fine for overstaying without valid travel documents.

(however, and, in addition, or)

Fill in the Blanks

(4)

, the judge reduced their sentence when it was revealed that they had been cheated by a local employment agency.

(However, And, In addition, Or)

Passage B

I personally feel that the advantages of watching television far outweigh the disadvantages (1)_____ you watch television, you will not realize how television helps us in our learning. Many programmes are of great educational value. We get lessons on various subjects in a fun and entertaining way. (2)_______, watching these programmes keep us gainfully occupied. (3)_____, we use our sense of sight and hearing while watching television. (4)______, television is widely used in teaching in many institutions of higher learning.

(in addition, unless, consequently, moreover)

Fill in the Blanks

I personally feel that the advantages of watching television far outweigh the disadvantages. (1)

you watch television, you will not realize how television helps us in our learning.

(In addition, Unless, Consequently, Moreover)

Fill in the Blanks

Many programmes are of great educational value. We get lessons on various subjects in a fun and entertaining way. (2)

, watching these programmes keep us gainfully occupied.

(In addition, Unless, Consequently, Moreover)

Fill in the Blanks

(3)

, we use our sense of sight and hearing while watching television.

(In addition, Unless, Consequently, Moreover)

Fill in the Blanks

(4)

, television is widely used in teaching in many institutions of higher learning.

(In addition, Unless, Consequently, Moreover)

Passage C

We had arranged to go jungle trekking in FRIM and camp out for two nights. (1)______ the trip was so short, my cousin did not go with us. She was not free to go. (2)______, her parents were in Kota Bahru (3)_______ my cousin did not have permission from them. (4)________ I went with three friends. The weather turned bad and we had to stay in the tent the whole afternoon. (5)_______ the bad weather, we had an enjoyable time.

(and, although, in spite of, besides, consequently)

Fill in the Blanks

We had arranged to go jungle trekking in FRIM and camp out for two nights. (1)

the trip was so short, my cousin did not go with us.

(And, Although, In spite of, Besides, Consequently)

Fill in the Blanks

She was not free to go. (2)______, her parents were in Kota Bahru _______ my cousin did not have permission from them.

(And, Although, In spite of, Besides, Consequently)

Fill in the Blanks

She was not free to go. Besides, her parents were in Kota Bahru (3)

my cousin did not have permission from them.

(and, although, in spite of, besides, consequently)

Fill in the Blanks

(4)

I went with three friends. The weather turned bad and we had to stay in the tent the whole afternoon.

(And, Although, In spite of, Besides, Consequently)

Fill in the Blanks

(5)

the bad weather, we had an enjoyable time.

(And, Although, In spite of, Besides, Consequently)

Passage D

The school football team took part in the inter-school football tournament. (1)_______, they had not trained consistently. (2)_______, they lost the match. The coach called them for a meeting and told them that (3)_______ they practised regularly, they would not be allowed to take part in any inter-school tournaments in the future. He also said that he was disappointed with how they acted (4)______ there was nothing wrong in losing the game.

(unless, however, although, as a result)

Fill in the Blanks

The school football team took part in the inter-school football tournament. (1)

, they had not trained consistently.

(Unless, However, Although, As a result)

Fill in the Blanks

(2)

, they lost the match.

(Unless, However, Although, As a result)

Fill in the Blanks

The coach called them for a meeting and told them that (3)

they practised regularly, they would not be allowed to take part in any inter-school tournaments in the future.

(unless, however, although, as a result)

Fill in the Blanks

He also said that he was disappointed with how they acted (4)

there was nothing wrong in losing the game.

(unless, however, although, as a result)