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

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

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)

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

___________ having little money, they are happy. (A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because)

Hans finished school __________ his leg injury. (A. because of B. despite C. though D. because)

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

_____________, 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)

I try to do my homework ___________ the noise. (A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of)

_________ his poor health, Mr. Brown still works hard to support his family. (A. Despite of B. Despite C. Although D. Because of)

Although the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time.

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