1.

Choose the correct answer

1. ……………….. the high price, people can but these jeans.

A. On the one hand B. Despite C. Although
2. Bill is rather clever, ……………….. his brother is just average.
A. In spite of B. on the other hand C. whereas
3. “Wasn’t the concert last night terrific?” “……………., I found it quite boring”
A. however B. Despite C. On the contrary
4. It was hot and muggy. ……………………., they really enjoyed their holiday.
A. However B. In spite of the fact that C. whereas
5. Forests are important to our planet. …………….people are destroying forests all over the world.
A. Yet B. On the contrary C. On the one hand
6.………… there are laws against pollution, cars and factories continue to pollute the air.
A. however B. although C. despite
7.We like traveling. ………………… , traveling can be quite expensive.
A. in spite of B. while C. however
8. I can’t speak Japanese. ……………………, I managed on my trip to Tokyo.
A. nevertheless B. whereas C. in spite
9.…………….. being over 70 years old, she leads a very active life.
A. Although B. in spite of C. while
10. This is a wonderful museum for children,…… having wonderful exhibits, they allow to touch everything.
A. on the contrary B. however C. besides
11. Spain exports olives and wine ……………cars.
A. in addition B. as well as C. such as
12.………………. the washing-machine broke down, we washed the clothes by hand.
A. although B. because C. despite
13. ………………. Mary, no one from our class turned up at the meeting.
A. moreover B. whereas C. apart from
14. She went to her travel agent before she went abroad …………….be sure everything was ready.
A. so as to B. so that C. in addition to
15. ……………….. the spread of the disease, many tourist changed their plans.
A. despite B. due to C. because
16. Some soap operas, … the ones from South America, are popular with English speakers …. Spanish speakers.
A. due to, but B. moreover, also C. such as, as well as
17. When your write a composition, …………, you should write down some ideas. ………. is to organize them.
A. firstly, finally B. first, the next stage C. therefore, secondly
18. Ben Johnson won a medal at the 1988 Olympics. ……., he was later disqualified …….. using illegal drugs.
A. however, because of B. as, due to C. as a result of , because

2. Spot the error

1. Despite of the rain, we went on a picnic ……………………………………………………………..

2. Although the difficult exams, I managed to pass them. ………………………………………………
3. She enjoys different kinds of music, like as jazz, rock and reggae. ……………………………………
4. Except from Ronny, everyone helped. …………………………………………………………………
5. The football game was stopped because the rain. ………………………………………………….
6. She couldn’t come to the party because of she was busy. …………………………………………….
7. He bought a computer due to work more quickly. …………………………………………………….
8. In spite of he was very rude, we forgave him. ………………………………………………………

3. Choose the correct answer.

Sometimes new drivers are careful, (whereas, because, because of) experienced drivers are not. (Because,
however, despite) there are so many accidents, the government is looking for solutions, (for example, so as to,
therefore) raising the driving age.
 Alan wanted to move from his village to the big city, ( except for, but, moreover) he didn’t have the money to
pay the rent. (Therefore, since, in addition to), he came up with a plan. (However, due to, first), he would get a
job, and ( on the other hand, then, nevertheless) he could save up the money for rent.

(despite, although, however) pets are cute, many people don’t want one. They say that (because, besides, apart
from) pets are dirty, they don’t like them in their houses. (In addition to, nevertheless, moreover), they think
pets are too noisy.

4. Rewrite the following sentences.

1. Due to my illness, I cancelled my holiday.

Because………………………………………………………………………………
2. In my family, we all speak a lot on the phone. Consequently, our bill is high.
(result) ………………………………………………………………………………
3. Although the jacket was expensive, he bought it.
In spite of ………………………………………………………………………………
4. My brother is very busy at work, My sister is on holiday.
(whereas) ………………………………………………………………………………
5. There is a shopping center in this town and many small shops as well.
In addition ………………………………………………………………………………
6. Despite his age, he’s very active.
Although ………………………………………………………………………………
7. Even though the doctor advised him to stop smoking, she hasn’t stopped.
Despite ………………………………………………………………………………
8. I took a cookery course in order to be able to make special dishes.
(so that)………………………………………………………………………………
9. Contrary to me, my sister is an excellent swimmer.
(whereas) ………………………………………………………………………………
10. There are many methods of communicating nowadays, for example telephone, letters, faxes and E-mail.
(such)………………………………………………………………………………
11. Everyone arrived at school on time with the exception of Jack.
(for)………………………………………………………………………………
12. I hate candy. My brother loves them.
(Whereas) …………………………………………………………………………
13. He failed because he didn’t study.
(Therefore) ……………………………………………………………………….
14. It was raining so he didn’t leave the house.
(since) ………………………………………………………………………………
15. Although he is very tired, he is going to keep working.
(Spite)……………………………………………………………………………….
16. I’m too busy to go on a holiday and I don’t have money to go on a holiday.
(Moreover) …………………………………………………………………………..