2.A
3.D
4.C
5.D
6.A
7.B
8.C
9.D
10.A
IX/
1. In spite of/despite being a well-reviewed hit
2. In spite of/despite Meryl Streep 's well known Oscar-worthy performances.
3. In spite of/despite the fact that most critics agreed that the film was her best ever.
4. In spite of/despite the fact that knowing it is not true.
5. In spite of/despite the fact that I didn't find the film at all frightening.
6. In spite of/despite the fact that they split up over forty years ago.
7. In spite of/despite
8.In spite of/despite
X/
1. Glenne Closer hasn't won a single Oscar although she has been nominated six times.
2. Brian Stone is a famous single despite the fact that he can't sing a folk song.
3. Some people said that the film was terrible though I found it quite gripping.
4. I wasn't frightening at all in spite of Its an honor film.
5. The movie was a box-office failure even though it had an all-star cast.
6. Despite the film's good reviews, it was entirely ignored by awards bodies.
7. In spite of the criticisms of people,the movie was a commercial success.
