Homework-Although vs Despite

...............the rain, we enjoyed our holiday.

• A. In spite of

• B. because

• C. Although

• D. Since

• E. So

SOAL SBMPTN

"Even though the speaker had been reminded that his time was up.....................................................

• A. He kept on talking

• B. He stopped his presentation

• C. He did not realize it

• D. The audience enjoyed it.

• E. The talk was boring.

SOAL SBMPTN

.................the price of gold rises sharply, people keep buying it.

• A. However

• B. Even though

• C. Nevertheless

• D. In spite of

• E. On the other hand

.................she speaks English well, she writes it badly.

• A. But

• B. In spite of

• C. However

• D. Although

• E. Furthermore

Salsa is rich.

..................her richness, she is not spoiled.

• A. despite of

• B. in despite

• C. in spite

• D. despite to

• E. in spite of

SOAL SBMPTN

.........................I can drive, I often ask my brother to drive me to the city.

• A. Since

• B. When

• C. Because

• D. Whether

• E. Although

SOAL SBMPTN

.................Andy seldom attends classes, he is always one of the best students in class.

• A. Whenever

• B. Since

• C. Because

• D. Although

• E. If

SOAL SIMAK UI

...........................there were two fatalities in the plane crash, fortunately the rest of passengers surviced.

• A. In order that

• B. Although

• C, Because

• D. Whereas

• E. After

SOAL SBMPTN

..................the last lunar mission took place over thirty years ago, the desire to see people return to the moon seems as strong now as in the 1960s.

• A. When

• B. Since

• C. Although

• D, Before

• E. As

SOAL SBMPTN

"Did he say to the police?"

"Well..........he admitted breaking into the car, he denied stealing the tape".

• A. Even though

• B. Because

• C. Meanwhile

• D. When

• E. As soon as