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

_____________, 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)

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

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

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)

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

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

___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat. (A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although)

Despite of growing industrial activity, the majority of the American people continued

_________ my father is old, he still goes jogging. (A. Although B. Because C. So that D. Despite)

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)