Grammar #5

1_____ they'd only known each other for two months, they got engaged.

• A) Despite

• B) In spite of

• C) Even though

2.

She passed her driving test, _____ she made a lot of mistakes.

• C) even though

• B) in spite of

• A) despite

3.

_____ the fact that I'm allergic to dogs, my parents are getting a puppy.

• A) In spite of

• C) Even though

• B) Although

4.

_____ I love sweets and cakes, I try not to eat them during the week.

• A) Although

• B) Despite

• C) In spite of

5.

I'm a terrible singer, _____ having two parents who are good musicians.

• A) in spite of

• B) even though

• C) although

6.

I would move to Australia if I got a job offer, _____ the distance from my family.

A) despite

B) even though

C) although

• A) despite

• B) even though

• C) although

7.

I completely forgot to post the letter, _____ him reminding me in the morning.

• A) in spite of

• C) even though

• B) although

8.

_____ I'm a nurse, I can't stand the sight of blood.

A) Despite

B) In spite of

C) Even though

• A) Despite

• B) In spite of

• C) Even though