Share Baamboozle Quiz 1: Contrast & Reason (B2+)
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1. ___________ the rain was pouring down, the outdoor concert was not cancelled.
Despite
Because of
In spite of
Although
2. We decided to stay at home ___________ the extreme heat warning issued this morning.
because
owing to
as
since
3. I really enjoy living in the city. My husband, ___________, would prefer a quiet life in the countryside.
but
whereas
though
however
4. ___________ having a broken leg, Mark managed to crawl to the phone to call for help.
In spite the fact
Even though
Although
Despite
5. The company’s profits have decreased this year, ___________ mainly to the rise in raw material costs.
as
because
since
due
6. I love the taste of cilantro, ___________ my brother thinks it tastes like soap.
however
owing to
while
despite
7. ___________ it was a public holiday, most of the shops in the city center remained open.
In spite of
Even though
Despite
Due to
8. The project was successful ___________ the team worked exceptionally well under pressure.
due to
owing to
because of
since
9. The new smartphone is incredibly expensive; ___________, thousands of people waited in line to buy it.
whereas
nevertheless
yet
even though
10. ___________ the fact that she had no experience, she was offered the managerial position.
Even though
Although
Despite
Because
11. I couldn't sleep last night ___________ the loud music coming from the neighbor's apartment.
since
as
due to
because
12. He is very wealthy, ___________ he lives in a tiny, one-bedroom apartment.
owing to
yet
because
despite
13. ___________ there was a lot of traffic, we arrived at the airport just in time for our flight.
Despite
In spite of
Although
However
14. We had to cancel the picnic ___________ it started snowing unexpectedly.
due to
because of
owing to
as
15. Modern laptops are becoming thinner and lighter ___________ they are getting more powerful every year.
even though
because of
despite
however
