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Although, however, in spite of, despite

Complete the following sentences using although, though, in spite of or despite.

1 We went out ……… the rain

a) in spite of

b) although

c) though

2 We went out ……… it was cold

a) though

b) although

c) Either could be used here

3 He went out ……… the fact that he was tired

a) in spite of

b) although

c) Either could be used here

4 ……… she didn’t like the film, I enjoyed it a lot

a) Though

b) Despite

c) Either could be used here

5 She bought the dress ……… it was expensive

a) though

b) despite

c) Either could be used here

6 I failed the test ………., my friend passed

a) Although

b) However

c) Despite

7 ……… I failed the test, my friend passed

a) However

b) Although

c) Despite

8 They managed to do it, ……… I was not there

a) though

b) however

c) despite

9 She managed to finish on time, ……… being late

a) in spite of

b) however

c) though

Answers

1 We went out in spite of the rain.

2 We went out though/although it was cold.

3 He went out in spite of the fact that he was tired.

4 Though she didn’t like the film, I enjoyed it a lot.

5 She bought the dress though it was expensive.

6 I failed the test However, my friend passed.

7 Although I failed the test, my friend passed.

8 They managed to do it, though I was not there.

9 She managed to finish on time, in spite of being late.

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