Quiz on Conjunctions and Transitions

_____ getting low marks in her first year at uni, she ended up graduating with top marks.

• Although

• Despite

• In spite of the fact that

I managed to finish the marathon in decent time, _____ the last few kilometres were brutal.

• although

• in spite of

• much as

_____ the cameras in smartphones are impressive, larger cameras are better in low light.

• Despite

• Even

• While

_____ that I'm fluent in Spanish, I still get nervous if I have to give a presentation.

• Despite the fact

• Even though

• In spite of

I enjoyed maths as a child, _____ I found it difficult.

• even though

• in spite of the fact

• while

I've got a 20-hour wait in Jakarta. I don't mind, _____! I'll sleep on the plane.

• although

• even though

• though

Please listen to the safety instructions _____ you travel by plane frequently.

• even if

• much as

• whereas

_____ I enjoyed the film, I disagree with the reviews that call it a masterpiece.

• Despite

• In spite of

• Much as

_____ the delays caused by the bad weather, the trip went quite smoothly.

• Although

• In spite of

• While

_____ socialising energises some people, it leaves others feeling tired and drained.

• Despite

• In spite of the fact

• Whereas