CONJUCNTIONS

.________ he was the most prominent candidate, he was not chosen.

                                                                   

• A. Though   

• B. Because  

• C. Despite      

• D. Because of

She got the high-paid job        _______ she had very little experience.

                                                                    

• A. although 

• B. because of    

• C. despite

• D. because

He managed to win the race   hurting his foot before the race.

                                                        

•   A. in spite of  

• B. despite of     

•   C. although  

•   D. because of

I knew they were talking about me    they stopped when I entered the room.

                                                                

•    A. because   

• B. so that    

• C. despite        

• D. therefore

_______ I’d like to help you out, I’m afraid I just haven’t got any spare money at the moment.

                                                                   

• A. Although 

• B. However   

•   C. Despite     

•   D. In spite of

His visit to Korea was delayed _______ his illness.

                                                 

• A. because          

• B. because of        

• C. in spite of 

•    D. although

We decided to buy the house ______ we didn’t really have enough money.

                                                      

•    A. although     

• B. in spite of     

•    C. because  

•     D. because of

Many exam candidates lose marks simply ________ they do not read the questions properly.

                                            

•   A. because of      

•    B. because           

• C. in spite of      

• D. although

People should stop smoking ________ it is extremely harmful to health.

                                                    

• A. although     

•   B. despite       

•   C. because          

• D. because of

He managed to keep his job _________ the manager had threatened to sack him.

                                                          

• A. because   

•    B. although     

• C. because of   

•    D. in spite of