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Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 51mins
................... the cold weather, we still take part in the competition.
although
despite
in spite
because of
The children slept very well in the bedroom despite __________.
the noisy
it was noisy
the noise
it is noisy
_________we started early, we were the last to come here.
Although
Because
Since
Despite
_______ it was raining heavily, we still played football.
Yes,
In the evening
Even though
because of
________ being hungry, I couldn't eat spicy food.
Although
Since
In spite of
I wasn't scared, _______ there was a big storm.
because
although
since
_____________the rain, it was a great afternoon.
Although
Despite
Whereas
We had a great time __________ it rained a bit.
though
in spite of
while
______________ the exam was difficult, he passed it easily.
Although
Despite
But
________________ telling him three times, he still forgot.
Despite
In spite
Although
_________________ the film was quite enjoyable, it was a bit long.
Although
Whereas
While
Mary's drinking tea today _____________ she usually prefers coffee.
although
even though
despite
___ he was tired he drove a hundred kilometres to the next town.
Despite
In spite
Although
We won't go to his birthday party, _____________we already bought him a present.
although
despite
besides
He danced all night long, _____________ his injured leg.
Although
despite
but
_____________ he has been working for the company for six months now, he never seems to know what to do.
Altought
Even though
Despise
Alright
_______________his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman.
In spite of
Regarding
Because
However
___ having lived in Norway for ten years, he never got used to the cold.
Despite
Although
Even though
In spite of the fact that
Julie passed the exam _______ of working very hard.
a. despite
b. because
c. in spite
d. though
In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
a. the rain
b. of the rain
c. it was raining
d. there was a rain
_______ he had enough money, he could buy a new car.
a. Despite
b. In spite of
c. Because of
d. Because
_______, he walked to the station.
a. Despite being tired
b. Although to be tired
c. In spite being tired
d. Despite tired
The children slept well, despite _______.
a. it was noise
b. the noise
c. of the noise
d. noisy
She left him _______ she still loved him.
a. even if
b. even though
c. in spite of
d. despite
_______ her lack of hard work, she wasn’t promoted.
a. Because
b. Even though
c. Because of
d. In spite of
Our new neighbors are quite nice ______ they are sometimes talkative.
a. despite
b. in spite of the fact
c. though
d. despite of
_____ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
a. In spite
b. Despite
c. But
d. Although
Because _______, we arrived late.
a.of the traffic
b. the traffic
c. the heavy traffic
d. of there was heavy traffic
In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job.
a. As hard as he work, he could not finish the job.
b. Despite he worked hard, he could not finish the job.
c. Though he worked hard, he could not finish the job.
d. Although hard work, he could not finish the job.
Despite the fact that it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
a. Because of the rain, we enjoyed our trip.
b. Though it is raining, we enjoyed our trip.
c. Despite of the heavy rain, we enjoyed our trip.
d. Though it rained, we enjoyed our trip.
Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well.
a. Tom went to work that he did not feel very well
b. Tom went to work despite of the fact not feeling well
c. Tom went to work because he did not feel very well
d. Tom went to work despite not feeling very well
Although he is very old, he can walk to the station.
a. In spite of his old age, he can walk to the station.
b. Despite his old age, he can walk to the station.
c. Despite the fact that he is old, he can walk to the station.
d. All are correct he can walk to the station.
I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money.
A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money.
D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money.
She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
A. Despite her sick mother, she stayed at home.
B. Because of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
C. In spite of her sick mother, she stayed at home.
D. A & C are correct.
Although he took a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
A. Bill arrived late for the concert because he takes a taxi.
B. Bill arrived late for the concert because of the taxi.
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Bill arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Bill took a taxi, he can’t come to the concert in time.
In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William went to school.
A. Although William suffers from a bad cold, he went to school
B. Although William suffered from a bad cold, he went to school.
C.William went to school although he is suffering from a bad
cold.
D. William went to school; he suffered from a bad cold although.
Despite the fact that it was snowing, I felt warm.
A. In spite of snowing, I felt warm.
B. In spite of feeling warm, it was snowing.
C. Although it was snowing, I felt warm.
D. Although I felt warm, it was snowing.
_____ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
despite/in spite of
although
The children slept well _____ the noise.
despite / in spite of
although
_____ earning a low salary, Iqbal gave money to his parents.
In spite of
Although
Azri rarely sees Hazmi _____ they live in the same town.
despite
although
Ahmad failed the exam _____ of working very hard.
in spite
although
_____ it was cold, Zul Afzal didn't put on his coat.
Although
Despite
Naim went to work _____ not feeling very well.
although
despite / in spite of
Hariz never learned the language _____ he lived there for two years.
in spite of
although
_____ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
Although
In spite of
Amirul couldn't eat _____ he was very hungry.
despite
although
1. We went out ………………….. the rain.
despite
in spite of
Both can be used
…………………… the government refuses to admit it, it has failed to revive the economy.
Although
Despite
In spite of
He failed …………………… his hard work.
despite of
though
in spite of
______________her doctor warned her, Kadita has continued to drink cofffee nearly three cups a day.
Even though
In spite of
Despite
In case of
_________ an approaching storm, the two climbers continued their trek up the mountain.
although
even though
in spite of
despite the fact that
__________ his many hours of practice, Prabu failed his driving test for the third time.
despite
in spite
although
even though
The villagers refused to leave ________ the drought threatens their food supply.
even though
despite
in spite of
in condition
I enjoy having people to stay, though _______________________.
I always appreciate the peace when they're gone.
I always feel unhappy when they're gone.
Even though ostriches have wings, _______________________.
their feathers are large.
they are big birds.
they can't fly.
He loves swimming ____________ he doesn't like water.
although
Although
despite
Despite
_____________ I am from the USA, English isn't my first language.
Although
although
Despite
despite
Dan has no white hair ___________ he is old.
despite
although
Although
In spite of
___________ iPads are very good, they're too expensive.
Despite
despite
Although
although
I enjoy winter ______________ the cold temperatures.
despite
Despite
although
Although
___________ having only 3 legs, that dog can run fast.
Despite
despite
Although
although
______________ his name, Mr. Natarelli isn't from Italy.
Although
although
In spite of
in spite of
I love desserts ______________ I hate fruit desserts.
Although
although
In spite of
in spite of
People could not reach the mountain by road ____________________ of the snow.
because
as
instead
unless
We went out ………………….. it was raining.
despite
although
1. We went out ………………….. the rain.
despite
although
_____ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.
despite/in spite of
although
The children slept well _____ the noise.
despite / in spite of
although
I'm asking you ... I want to know your opinion.
because
because of
due to
owing to
I was late this morning ... the traffic.
because
because of
as
since
She can't drive ... her blindness.
because
because of
since
for
The bank closed down ... the recession.
due to
as
since
for
I came back ... I'd forgotten my briefcase.
since
due to
owing to
on account of
Tom is very difficult to understand ... his weird accent.
as
since
for
owing to
We stopped playing football ... the rain.
for
on account of
as
since
Paul moved to Paris ... his job.
as
since
for
due to
John crashed his Truck ... he was driving too fast.
as
due to
owing to
on account of
I cannot come ... the weather.
because
because of
as
since
People are now more interested in climate change ___________ recent droughts.
because
because of
The climate is changing ____________ human activity.
because
because of
The environment is changing ____________ humans are burning fossil fuels.
because
because of
_________ there are new power stations on the outskirts of town, storms are increasing.
because
because of
There is a decrease in air quality __________ petrol cars are emitting toxic gasses.
because
because of
Toxic gasses are being released into the air ____________ petrol cars.
because
because of
Crops are not growing ____________ pollution in the soil.
because
because of
There is less food in the market __________ crops cannot grow.
because
because of
__________ humans are clearing forests for urban use, species extinction is on the rise.
because
because of
______________ the growing population, pollution is increasing.
because
because of
We stopped playing soccer ........ the rain.
because of
because
It is all ......... you.
because of
because
We have to hurry go home ........ it is raining.
because of
because
He is late ......... the traffic jam.
because of
because
We couldn't arrive on time ........ the traffic was terrible.
because of
because
She pass the test ........ she studied hard.
because of
because
He can't ride a bike ....... his illness
because of
because
The restaurant was closed .......... the bad weather.
because of
because
I can't understand what he is talking about ........ his accent.
because of
because
