We stopped playing tennis ............. the rain.

• because of

• because of

• althought

• in spite of

We had to hurry indoors ................. it was raining.

• dispite

• even though

• because

• because of

I am late ................. the traffic.

• in spite of

• because of

• because

• though

We didn't arrive until seven o'clock ........... the traffic was terrible.

• because of

• because

• although

• despite

She found the exam easy ........ she had worked hard during the course.

• although

• despite

• because

• because of

He can't drive .............. his illness.

• because of

• because

• although

• in sipte of

He found working in Japan very difficult ........... the language problem.

• in spite of

• because of

• because

• though

They came to London ........ he got a job there.

• because

• despite

• even though

• because of

She could only eat a salad in the restaurant ...... she is a vegetarian.

• despite

• although

• because

• because of

She went out ____ the rain.

• although

• despite

• because

• because of