Though _______, they are good friends. (A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes)

Though he loves her very much, but he can’t talk to her.

He tried to explain, so she refused to listen.

_____________, he could not finish the job. (A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work)

Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard. (A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though)

Nowadays, the divorce rate is higher than it used to be________ young people are allowed to decide on their marriage. (A. despite B. but C. even though D. in spite of)

____________ she was not well, she still went to work. (A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of)

In spite her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture.

We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather. (A. because B. despite C. although D. because of)

__________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman. (A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite)

Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative. (A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though)

_________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself. (A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of)

In spite of my father is old, he still goes to work.