I.Choose the correct answers:

1.We went out _____ it was raining.
A. although B. because C. however D. despite

2. they spent a lot of money on the film, it wasn’t a big success.

A. However B. Nevertheless C. When D. Although

3. Last night, I didn’t go to bed early being very tired.

A. despite of B. in spite of C. although D. because of

4. Not many people went to see the film; , it received good reviews from critics.

A. however B. despite C. but D. although

5. having a happy ending, the film starts with a terrible accident.

A. Despite B. Although C. However D. Nevertheless

6. They spent a huge amount of money on the film; , it was not a big success.

A. although B. however C. but D. because

7. Johnny Depp is a famous actor, he has failed in his recent films.

A. Although B. Despite C. However D. Because

8. I went to the cinema with my friends yesterday _________ feeling very tired.

A. although B. in spite of C. but D. so

9. I enjoyed the film on TV yesterday evening ___________nobody in my family liked it.

A. although B. because C. in spite of D. so

10. We didn't find it funny___________it was a comedy.

A. in spite of B. despite C. although D. but