Language Focus

______being poor, she feels happy.

1. Although
2. Because
3. If
4. In spite of

 We all feel sad _______ the bad news

1. because
2. because of
3. though
4. despite

 John lost his job__________ his laziness.

1. because of
2. because
3. in spite of
4. though

I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.

1. because of
2. because
3. in spite of
4. though

He has had this car_________ six months.

1. in
2. since
3. during
4. for

 We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.

1. because
2. because of
3. although
4. in spite of

 ____ repeated assurances that the product is safe; many people have stopped buying it.

1. By
2. Despite
3. With
4. For

She walked home by herself, _______ she knew that it was dangerous.

1. because
2. although
3. and
4. but

 _______ his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.

1. Because of
2. But for
3. In spite of
4. Without

I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or _______ much they cost.

1. whatever
2. nevertheless
3. besides
4. however

 Mai worked hard, ______ she passed her exam.

1. so
2. although
3. because
4. though