Clauses of Reason and Concession

Why did she quit her job? She left _______ she was unhappy with the management.

• since
• despite
• although
• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

1. He studied hard _______ he could pass the exam.

• despite
• so that
• in order to
• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

2. Sarah worked overtime _______ she could finish the project on time.

• although
• because
• so that

• unless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

1. The weather was terrible; _______ we decided to stay indoors.

• therefore
• however
• nevertheless
• nonetheless

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

2. John wanted to learn Spanish _______ communicate with his Spanish-speaking friends.

• 1. although

• 1. in order to

• 1. but

• 1. despite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

She went to the doctor _______ she had been feeling sick for a week.

• because
• since
• despite
• although

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

11. _______ the heavy traffic, they managed to reach the airport on time.

• Although
• Despite
• In spite of
• Regardless of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

11. _______ the heavy traffic, they managed to reach the airport on time.

• Although
• Despite
• In spite of
• Regardless of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

12. He didn't enjoy the movie, _______ he had heard great reviews about it.

• however
• even though

• although
• despite

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

12. They took a first aid course _______ help in emergencies.

• although
• despite
• to

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E