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Although/  in spite of / despite/affect/effect

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_______________ the weather was bad, we enjoyed the trip.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

2.

The children slept well ____________________ the noise..

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

3.

____________________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

4.

John rarely sees Paul ________________ they live in the same town.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

5.

Julie failed the exam ___________________ of working very hard.

a)

although

b)

in spite

c)

despite

6.

She didn't put on her coat _________________ it was very cold.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

7.

Tom went to work _________________ not feeling well.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

8.

Anna never learned the language _______________ she lived in the country for two years.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

9.

_________________ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

a)

although

b)

in spite

c)

despite

10.

I couldn't eat a bite _________________ I was very hungry.

a)

although

b)

in spite of

c)

despite

11.

Losing the match did not __________ her too much.

a)

affect

b)

effect

12.

The __________ of the announcement was very surprising.

a)

affect

b)

effect

13.

The change of design had no __________ on sales.

a)

affect

b)

effect

14.

Smoking is known to seriously __________ people’s health.

a)

affect

b)

effect

15.

His attitude had a negative __________ on his colleagues.

a)

affect

b)

effect

16.

Heavy snowstorms will __________ many regions tomorrow.

a)

affect

b)

effect

17.

Violence on television can have a strong __________ on children.

a)

affect

b)

effect

18.

Lack of sleep will __________ your performance.

a)

affect

b)

effect

19.

Will the new measures __________our everyday lives?

a)

affect

b)

effect

20.

The painkiller had little __________ on her headache.

a)

affect

b)

effect