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

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

__________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games. (A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although)

I gave up the job ________ the attractive salary. (A. because B. because of C. although D. despite)

We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.( A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite)

_______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. (A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although)

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

__________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat. (A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because)

She always behaves childishly despite she has grown up.

He decided not to get that job in spite of the salary was low.

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)

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