Conjunctions

I didn’t go to his party___________I was ill.

          

• but

• after

• before

• because

_________ the Asian crisis, the company’s profits fell by 15% during 1997.

           

_________ it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

           

• While

• Whether

• Although

• Therefore

Could you look after the children ___________I cook lunch?

        

• though

• while

• whether

• because

He is an excellent student. His recent behavior, ___________, has been terrible.

            A. despite         B. while         C. however     D. even though

• despite

• while

• however

• even though

I can’t come out tonight ___________I’ve got too much homework.

            A. but                   B. while              C. because           D. although

• but

• while

• because

• although

Three nuclear power stations were built ___________ widespread opposition.

            A. so    B. whether       C. in case        D. despite

• despite

• so

• whether

• in case

Last summer, we went our holiday by the sea. __________it rained a lot, we enjoyed ourselves.

    A. In spite of                       B. Although                 C. Because                  D. Because of

• In spite of

• Although

• Because

• Because of

Studying in the USA is good for your son. __________, I think you should let him go.

    A. Therefore

B. But

C. And

D. However

• But

• And

• Therefore

• However

Mary searched all over the house,___________she could not find the key.