However in spite of because of

However, in spite of, because ofFill in the blanks.. We went out ……… it was snowing.. she didn’t enjoy the film, I liked it.. expensive, the watch was very good.. We managed to do it ………

However, in spite of, because of

Fill in the blanks

1 We went out ……… the rain

a) however

b) in spite of

c) because of

2 She passed the exam ……… her teacher

a) because of

b) because

c) in spite

3 We went out ……… it was snowing

a) although

b) however

c) because of

4 She went to work ……… the fact that she was ill

a) in spite of

b) although

c) though

5 ……… she didn’t enjoy the film, I liked it

a) Although

b) Despite

c) Because

6 ……… expensive, the watch was very good

a) Though

b) However

c) Either could be used here

7 I arrived on time; ……… the others were late

a) although

b) however

c) Either could be used here

8 We managed to do it, ……… you were not there

a) although

b) however

c) Either could be used here

9 We managed to do it ……… the fact that you were not there

a) in spite of

b) however

c) in spite

Answers

1 We went out in spite of the rain.

2 She passed the exam because of her teacher.

3 We went out although it was snowing.

4 She went to work in spite of the fact that she was ill.

5 Although she didn’t enjoy the film, I liked it.

6 Though expensive, the watch was very good.

7 I arrived on time; however the others were late.

8 We managed to do it, although you were not there.

9 We managed to do it in spite of the fact that you were not there.

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