G12_ grammar 5_ complex

My uncle lives a happy life _______ his disability.

• A. because of
• B. because
• C. though
• D. in spite of

Answer explanation

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It's really important to have a true friendship _______ it makes your life more meaningful.

• A. although
• B. in spite of
• C. because
• D. because of

Mrs Carter feels happy _______ her daughter has made good progress in her studies recently.

• A. because of
• B. although
• C. because
• D. despite

Polar bears are in danger of going extinct _______ climate change.

• A. because of
• B. although
• C. because
• D. despite

The doctor decided to give her a thorough examination ____ he could identify the causes of her illness.

• A. unless
• B. after
• C. because
• D. so that

Many animal species are under threat of extinction _______ widespread deforestation.

• A. because of
• B. although
• C. because
• D. despite

You should stop working too hard _______ you'll get sick.

• A. or else
• B. if
• C. in case
• D. whereas

You may get malaria _______ you are bitten by a mosquito.

• A. if
• B. so that
• C. though
• D. unless

I studied English for four years in high school. _______, I had trouble talking with people when I was traveling in the US.

• A. Therefore
• B. Otherwise
• C. Although
• D. However

In Britain, most shops close at 6 pm, _______ in other countries they often open in the evening, too.

• A. despite
• B. moreover
• C. nevertheless
• D. whereas