Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer:
1. We decided to leave early _______the party was boring.
A. although B. despite C. because D. because of
2. Many people believe him__________ he often tells a lie.
A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of
3. _______she was very hard working; she hardly earned enough to feed her
family.
A. In spite of B. Because C. Because of D. Although
4. _______her absence from class yesterday, she couldn’t understand the lesson.
A. Although B. In spite of C. Because of D. Because
5. ______her poorness, she feels happy.
A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of
6. We all feel sad _______ the bad news
A. because B. because of C. though D. despite
7. John lost his job__________ his laziness.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
8. I went to the club last Saturday________ the heavy rain.
A. because of B. because C. in spite of D. though
9. He has had this car_________ six months.
A. in B. since C. during D. for
10. We can't go to Julia's party _______ we're going away that weekend.
A. because B. because of C. although D. in spite of