1. We’ll never give in __________ they may do or say. A. although that B. no matter how C. despite D. whatever 2. ________ my father is old, he still

1. We’ll never give in __________ they may do or say.
A. although that B. no matter how C. despite D. whatever
2. ________ my father is old, he still goes jogging.
A. although B. Since C. Despite D. In spite of
3. _________ the rain, we postpone our picnic.
A. because B. because of C. although D. In spite of
4. He refused to give up work ______ he won a million pounds.
A. despite B. as though C. even though D. however
5. ________ it was raining heavily, he went out without a raincoat.
A. in spite B. in spite of C. However D. although
6. ________ the wet weather, the football match went ahead.
A. In spite of B. Although C. Though D. However
7. Although she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
A. Rich like she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
B. Rich as she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
C. As rich she is, she can’t afford to buy the car.
D. As she is rich, she can’t afford to buy the car.
8. Despite feeling cold, we kept walking.
A. Although we felt cold, we kept walking.
B. Although we felt cold, but we kept walking.
C. Cold as we felt, we kept walking.
D. Both A & C are correct.
9. Although he took a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert.
A. Tom arrived late for the concert because he took a taxi.
B. Tom arrived late for the concert because of a taxi
C. In spite of taking a taxi, Tom still arrived late for the concert.
D. Although Tom took a taxi, He can’t come to the concert in time.
10. I’ll find that man no matter how long it takes.
A. It takes me a long time to find that man.
B. However long it may take, I’ll find that man.
C. I can’t find that man because it will take take a long time.
D. Although it took a long time, I could find that man.
11. ________ I meet her, she always wears a blue dress.
A. Whatever B. However C. Whoever D. Whenever
12. ________ comes, don’t open the door.
A. No matter what B. No matter who C. No matter how D. No matter whom
13. We can not see the road ________ the fog.
A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of
14. These boys were punished ______ they went to school late.
A. because B. because of C. even though D. in spite of
15. ________ I tried, I could not finish my essay on time.
A. No matter hard B. No matter how hard
C. No matter harder D. No matter what hard
16. It was cold and wet. ________ Bob put on his swimming suit and went on the beach.
A. Therefore B. Despite C. Although D. Nevertheless
17. I can’t ride my bicycle ______ there isn’t any air in one of the tires.
A. despite B.because C. although D. but
18. I got to class on time __________ I had missed my bus.
A. even though B. nevertheless C. because D. despite
19. Brian used to be an active person, but now he has to limit his activities ____ problems with his heath.
A. nevertheless B. because of C. although D. in spite of
20. Some snakes are poisonous, _______ others are harmless.
A. but B. so C. for D. despite