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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
____ being the better player, Richard lost the match.
Despite
However
Although
Answer explanation
The correct answer is "despite". However, we can also use "In spite of", there is no real difference.
We can use them with a noun, or like in this case, with -ing.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Choose the incorrect option:
We left at dawn _________ avoid the rush hour traffic.
because of
in order to
so as to
Answer explanation
Because of - gives a reason. In this case we are talking about a purpose.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Choose the incorrect option:
Sales figures have fallen drastically _______ the recession.
due to
because
owing to
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Choose the incorrect option:
The workers covered the furniture with sheets __________ splash it with paint.
so as not to
not to
in order not to
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1J
CCSS.L.2.1F
CCSS.L.4.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Choose the incorrect option:
After his accident my brother sold his car ______ he couldn't afford the insurance.
as
since
because of
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Choose the incorrect option:
We take full responsibility for the error and ___________ wish to offer you a full refund.
nevertheless
consequently
therefore
Answer explanation
We are talking about a result, not a contrast.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.6
CCSS.L.5.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Choose the incorrect option:
I agree to help at the store _________ I didn't feel like it.
although
in case
even though
Answer explanation
We are talking about contrast
Tags
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1A
CCSS.L.5.1E
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