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Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

He wasn't tired. ________________, he went to bed.

a)

Although

b)

Despite

c)

Nevertheless

d)

Besides

2.

Freshmen often take the introductory course; juniors, ______________, take the advanced one.

a)

although

b)

on the other hand

c)

despite

d)

likewise

3.

We're planning to have a cookout lunch _______________ the bad weather.

a)

because

b)

despite

c)

beside

d)

although

4.

Louise does not like classical music; ________________, her friends have talked her into going to the concert.

a)

in addition

b)

although

c)

all incorrect

d)

however

5.

________________ his parents warned him about the danger, he did not take their advice.

a)

Even though

b)

Nevertheless

c)

However

d)

Provided that

6.

We didn't do well in the test ___ it was easy.

a)

in spite of

b)

therefore

c)

in addition

d)

although

7.

I went out with my friends ___ I had a lot of homework.

a)

since

b)

due to

c)

despite

d)

although

8.

He decided to buy a car ___ the high price.

a)

due to

b)

despite

c)

although

d)

concequently

9.

She was not wearing a coat ___ the cold weather.

a)

in spite of

b)

since

c)

however

d)

although

10.

They ran out of food and drinks at the party, ___ everyone had fun.

a)

since

b)

because

c)

although

d)

nevertheless

11.

They stayed home ___ the cold weather

a)

hence

b)

although

c)

therefore

d)

due to

12.

There is no more food left. ___________, there is plenty of drinks.

a)

And

b)

Moreover

c)

However

d)

Unless

13.

Life in the country may not be as exciting as life in the city. ___ you are close to nature which provides peace and quietness.

a)

Nevertheless

b)

Otherwise

c)

Similarly

d)

Therefore

14.

The teenager was caught shoplifting. ___, he was let off with a warning.

a)

However

b)

Similarly

c)

Because of that

d)

Due to that

15.

Tom didn't go to school ___ he was ill.

a)

SO

b)

BECAUSE

c)

ALTHOUGH

d)

BUT

16.

The players were excited ___ they won the match.

a)

SO

b)

BECAUSE

c)

ALTHOUGH

d)

BUT

17.
Mariam was dismissed from college _________ her poor attendance
a)
because
b)
due to
18.
__________ bad weather, they cancelled all of the flights.
a)
Due to
b)
Because
19.
The roads were blocked ____________ the terrible car accident this morning.
a)
because
b)
because of
20.
I went on a trip to Miami ____________ relax.
a)
due to
b)
in order to
c)
because
21.
__________ win the lottery, you have to be extremely lucky.
a)
due to
b)
in order to
c)
because