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Exercise 13.
1. I couldn't do the test although it was easy.
Despite ..........................................................................................................................................
2. Although he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lung cancer.
In spite of ......................................................................................................................................
3. Although my friend doesn't have enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
In spite of ......................................................................................................................................
4. Despite not speaking English well, Mai decided to live in London.
Although .......................................................................................................................................
5. Everybody has a great regard for her despite her poverty.
Although .......................................................................................................................................
6. In spite of the cold weather, we all wore shorts.
Even though ..................................................................................................................................
7. In spite of her beauty and intelligence, nobody likes her.
Even though ..................................................................................................................................
8. In spite of her broken leg, she managed to get out of the car.
Even though ..................................................................................................................................
9. Despite the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
Though ..........................................................................................................................................
10. In spite of playing well, our team lost the game.
Although .......................................................................................................................................
Exercise 14.
Question 1: Many students work to earn money_______their parents are rich
A. because of B. despite C. however D. although
Question 2: The residents of the village are living a happy life_______they lack modem
facilities.
A. despite B. although C. therefore D. because of
Question 3: Backpacking is best suited for those who are in good physical condition
A. without being required to walk several miles
B. so that it would require walking several miles
C. so as not to require walking several miles
D. as it may require walking several miles.
Question 4: My uncle tries to spend time playing with his children_______he is very
busy.
A. because of B. although C. despite D. moreover
Question 5: Children are encouraged to read books_______they are a wonderful source
of knowledge.
A. because of B. in spite of C. because D. although
Question 6: Solar energy is not widely used_______it is friendly to the environment.
A. since B. although C. in spite of D. because of
Question 7: Family members reach out to one another and share_______happy and sad
time together.
A. between B. both C. either D. whether
Question 8: Take time to do what needs to be done_______that the family will have time
to do fun things together, too.
A. so B. such C. now D. given
Question 9: Parents should start teaching them how to manage more complicated duties_______children graduate from toddlerhood and move toward preschool.
A. yet B. when C. and D. so
Question 10: _______ you've made your own lifestyle more environmentally conscious,
you can also engage in_______activism to help educate others on doing the same.
A. Although B. Once C. Because D. Before
Question 11: To my mind housework is boring and_______it takes a lot of time with a
hardly visible result.
A. besides B. then C. yet D. so
Question 12: If you want to eat, give your body the water that is needed_______digest
food.
A. in order to B. in order that C. in order of D. in order for
Question 13: Brass players make sound by "buzzing" their lips_______blowing into the
mouthpiece, they change notes with the help of valves or slides.
A. while B. during C. before D. by
Question 14: The conductor gives the musicians non-verbal signals_______with
his hands or by using a small stick called a baton.
A. whether B. either C. neither D. both
Question 15:_______the TRUMPET is the smallest brass instrument, it can play the
highest notes of all the brass instruments and often plays in marches or fanfares.
A. Because B. Although C. However D. Since
Question 16: The TROMBONE is the only brass instrument that does not use
valves;_______the player moves a curved tube, called a "slide," back and forth in order
to change notes.
A. rather B. other C. instead D. but
Question 17: Volunteer activities bring together people who might not_______have
contact with one another.
A. likewise B. otherwise C. nonetheless D. unless
Question 18: Volunteers have the opportunity to serve in fields such as healthcare, education, and social services - fields that need visionary leaders,_______are currently facing a severe shortage of qualified employees.
A. and B. but C. hence D. despite
Question 19: Volunteer work and paid work are best viewed as
complementary_______mutually exclusive.
A. rather than B. other than C. instead of D. in spite of
Question 20: Student volunteer work required for graduation or continuation in a school or training programme violate the non-compulsory feature of the definition and should_______not be considered as volunteer work.
A. thereafter B. thereby C. thereunder D. therefore
Question 21: A patent invention is protected by law_______only particular people or
companies have the right to make or sell it.
A. in order for B. in order to C. so that D. such that
Question 22: Among the job postings that included a gender preference, 70 percent specifically requested that the positions be filled by men_______only 30 percent wanted female applicants.
A. and B. whereas C. or D. so
Question 23: Supporting women and men to build and advance their career_______ is an
issue of gender equality_______makes good business sense.
A. both/ and B. either/or C. not only/ but also D. so/ that
Question 24:_______many international agreements affirming their human rights,
women are still much more likely than men to be poor and illiterate.
A. Although B. Despite C. Because D. Since
Question 25: Cultural diversity supports the idea that every person can make a unique and positive contribution to the larger society_______their differences.
A. rather than B. instead of C. other than D. in place of