However, in spite of, because of
Fill in the blanks.
1. We went out ………………. the rain.
however
in spite of
although
2. She passed the exam ………………….. her teacher.
because
because of
however
3. We went out ………………… it was snowing.
however
although
in spite of
4. She went to work ………………… the fact that she was ill.
however
although
in spite of
5. …………………. she didn’t enjoy the film, I liked it.
Although
However
In spite of
6. …………………. expensive, the watch was very good.
Though
However
In spite of
7. I arrived on time; …………………. the others were late.
although
however
in spite of
8. We managed to do it, …………………. you were not there.
however
although
in spite of
9. We managed to do it ………………… the fact that you were not there.
in spite of
however
though
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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.