TEST although/even though/despite/in spite of

   

   Fill up these blanks with  :although - even though / despite - in spite of

   1. ___________ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.


   2.The children slept well ____________ the noise.


   3.________________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to
      her parents.


   4. John rarely sees Paul ___________ they live in the same town.


   5.Julie failed the exam ____________ of working very hard.


   6.____________ it was cold, she didn't put on her coat.


   7.Tom went to work ___________ not feeling very well.

   8. Anna never learned the language ___________ she lived there
      for two years.

   9.____________ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top
     of the mountain.

  10.I couldn't eat _____________ I was very hungry.

ANSWERS:

1) although                     2) despite/in spite of     

3) in spite of                   4)although 

5) in spite                       6) although      
           
7) despite/in spite of       8) although

  9) in spite                    10) although