MODULE 19: PHRASE & CLAUSE

He didn’t pass the exam _________ he made many mistakes in his writing.

• A. in spite of  

• B. because of   

• C. because

•    D. although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Our visit to Japan was delayed _______my wife’s illness.

• A. because

• B. because of

• C. in spite of

•    D. although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

______ he had enough money, he bought a new car.

• A. In spite of  

• B. Although

• C. Because of   

•   D. Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________ she was very hard working, she hardly earned enough to support her family.

• A. In spite of

•   B. Because

• C. Because of

• D. Although

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

___________ her absence from the school yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.

• A. Despite

•     B. Because

• C. Because of

• D. As

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

___________ his lack of time, he watches football every night.

• A. Although

•   B. Because of

• C. In spite of

•   D. Because

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

__________ I told the absolaute truth, no one would believe me.

• A.  Even though

• B. In spite of

• C. Since

•    D. As

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

My mother is always complaining __________ the untidiness of my room.

• A. because   

• B. because of  

• C. since   

• D. as

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I didn’t get the job ____________ I had all the necessary qualifications

• A. because  

• B. because of  

• C. although

• D. despite

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Mrs. Harrions is ___________ he owns many places.

• A. so a rich man that

• B. such an rich man that

• C. such a rich man that

• D. that so rich a man

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CCSS.L.3.1G