Contrasting ideas: 'although', 'despite' and others

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English
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12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_____ they'd only known each other for two months, they got engaged.
Despite
In spite of
Even though
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
She passed her driving test, _____ she made a lot of mistakes.
despite
in spite of
even though
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_____ the fact that I'm allergic to dogs, my parents are getting a puppy.
In spite of
Although
Even though
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_____ I love sweets and cakes, I try not to eat them during the week.
Although
Despite
In spite of
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I'm a terrible singer, _____ having two parents who are good musicians.
in spite of
although
even though
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I would move to Australia if I got a job offer, _____ the distance from my family.
despite
even though
although
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I completely forgot to post the letter, _____ him reminding me in the morning.
in spite of
although
even though
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
_____ I'm a nurse, I can't stand the sight of blood.
Despite
In spite of
Even though
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