1. I got to class on time _________ I has missed the bus. a. Even though b. nevertheless c. because d. despite
2. Brian used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities _______ problems with his health. a. Nevertheless b. because of c. although d. in spite of
3. Some snakes are poison, _________ others are harmless. a. But b. so c. for d. despite
4. The sky was gray and cloudy. __________, we went to the beach. a. Consequently b. nevertheless c. even though d. in spite of
5. I turned on the fan_________ the room was hot. a. Due to b. despite c. even though d. because
6. Carol showed up for the meeting_________ I asked her not to be there. a. Even though b. provided that c. because d. despite
7.________ Mary is an honest person. I still wonder whether she’s telling the truth about the incident. a. In spite of b. since c. though d. in the even that
8. The professor told me that I was doing well, _______ my final grade was awful.
a. So b. therefore c. in spite of d. yet
9. Some fish can survive only in salt water, _________ other species can live only in fresh water.
a. Whereas b. unless c. if d. since
10. My nose got sunburned _________ I wore a hat with a wide brim to shade my face.
a. If b. since c. because d. even though
11. The bread was old and stale, ________ Martha ate it anyway. a. And b. so c. besides d. but
Several people in the crowd became ill and fainted _________ the extreme heat. a. Nevertheless b. otherwise c. due to d. as