Parents shouldn't use physical punishment _______ it negatively influences children's development.

• because of

• although

• because

• in spite of

Children are encouraged to read books _______ they are a wonderful source of knowledge.

• because of

• in spite of

• because

• although

He achieved great success in his musical career _______ his hearing disability.

• despite

• although

• because

• because of

_______ busy she is, she manages to pick her children up after school every day.

• However

• Although

• Despite

• Because

A newborn baby can neither walk nor crawl. A newborn tiger, _______, can run within minutes of birth.

• therefore

• even though

• otherwise

• however

We’ve had a burglar alarm installed in our holiday cottage _______ we will feel happier about leaving it unoccupied for long periods.

• for fear that

• so that

• now that

• provided that

He couldn't ride his bike _______ there's no air in one of the tyres.

• since

• due to

• though

• despite

_______ his income of current job is relatively low, he finds it difficult to make ends meet.

• Although

• As

• Because of

• In spite of

_______ Allan's inexperience as a midfielder, he played well and scored a decisive goal in the final match.

• Since

• Although

• Despite

• Because of

. Her eyes are red and puffy _______ she has been crying a lot.

• although

• since

• because of

• despite