ESL 'Despite' Phrases Quiz

Choose the correct 'despite' phrase to complete the sentence: "______ the rain, we decided to go hiking."

• Despite of

• Despite

• In despite of

• Despiteful

Which sentence correctly uses 'despite'?

• Despite he was tired, he finished his homework.

• He finished his homework, despite being tired.

• Despite of being tired, he didn't finish his homework.

• He was tired despite to finish his homework.

Match the 'despite' phrase to its meaning: "Despite the odds"

• Because of the odds

• Without being affected by the existing difficulties

• After considering the odds

• Before the odds

Fill in the blank with the correct 'despite' phrase: "______ his fear of heights, he went skydiving."

• Despite

• Despite of

• In despite

• Despiteful

Which of the following sentences is incorrect?

• Despite the cold weather, we went out for a walk.

• Despite of the heavy rain, the match continued.

• She smiled despite the pain.

• Despite his busy schedule, he makes time for his family.

Choose the sentence where 'despite' is used correctly.

• Despite the fact of his lack of experience, he got the job.

• Despite his lack of experience, he got the job.

• He got the job, despite of his lack of experience.

• He, despite his lack of experience, didn’t get the job.

Match the 'despite' phrase to its meaning: "Despite the challenges"

• Because the challenges were easy

• Without being stopped by the challenges

• After the challenges were considered

• Only after overcoming the challenges

Which sentence incorrectly uses 'despite'?

• Despite having all the evidence, the case was dismissed.

• She won the race, despite having a bad start.

• Despite of his efforts, he failed the exam.

• Despite the late hour, they continued their discussion.

Fill in the blank: "______ the warnings, they went into the abandoned house."

• Despite

• Despite of

• In despite

• Despiteful

Choose the correct sentence that uses 'despite' appropriately.

• Despite she had a headache, she finished her essay.

• Despite of the traffic, he arrived on time.

• He managed to sleep despite the noise.

• She couldn’t concentrate, despite of the silence.