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Fill with because, because of, ......

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 6hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

People are now more interested in climate change ___________ recent droughts.

a)

because

b)

because of

2.

The climate is changing ____________ human activity.

a)

because

b)

because of

3.

The environment is changing ____________ humans are burning fossil fuels.

a)

because

b)

because of

4.

_________ there are new power stations on the outskirts of town, storms are increasing.

a)

because

b)

because of

5.

There is a decrease in air quality __________ petrol cars are emitting toxic gasses.

a)

because

b)

because of

6.

Toxic gasses are being released into the air ____________ petrol cars.

a)

because

b)

because of

7.

Crops are not growing ____________ pollution in the soil.

a)

because

b)

because of

8.

There is less food in the market __________ crops cannot grow.

a)

because

b)

because of

9.

__________ humans are clearing forests for urban use, species extinction is on the rise.

a)

because

b)

because of

10.

______________ the growing population, pollution is increasing.

a)

because

b)

because of

11.

1. We went out ………………….. the rain.

a)

despite

b)

in spite of

c)

Both can be used

12.
We went out ………………….. it was raining.
a)
despite
b)
though
c)
both can be used 
13.

The judge sent her to prison ……………….. the fact that she had very small children.

a)

despite

b)

even though

c)

although

14.
I enjoyed the party ……………….. I didn’t know anybody there.
a)
though
b)
in spite of
15.

…………………… the government refuses to admit it, it has failed to revive the economy.

a)

Although

b)

Despite

c)

In spite of

16.

He failed …………………… his hard work.

a)

despite of

b)

though

c)

in spite of

17.

______________her doctor warned her, Kadita has continued to drink cofffee nearly three cups a day.

a)

Even though

b)

In spite of

c)

Despite

d)

In case of

18.

_________ an approaching storm, the two climbers continued their trek up the mountain.

a)

although

b)

even though

c)

in spite of

d)

despite the fact that

19.

__________ his many hours of practice, Prabu failed his driving test for the third time.

a)

despite

b)

in spite

c)

although

d)

even though

20.

The villagers refused to leave ________ the drought threatens their food supply.

a)

even though

b)

despite

c)

in spite of

d)

in condition

21.

I enjoy having people to stay, though _______________________.

a)

I always appreciate the peace when they're gone.

b)

I always feel unhappy when they're gone.

22.

Would you like to play outside _________ of being inside?

a)

despite

b)

in spite of

c)

instead

d)

because of

23.

Rust can deteriorate a steel pipe to such an extent that it will snap easily … it were a twig. (USM 2009)

a)

If

b)

Unless

c)

As though

d)

Although

e)

Eventhough

24.

She is still working although ...

a)

she is dilligent

b)

she is so tired

c)

everybody has gone to sleep

d)

noone understands her

e)

I am still working too.