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

____________ 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.

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

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

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

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

He tried to explain, so she refused to listen.

Although our grandfather was old but he could help us.

Although the sun was shining, __________. (A. it wasn’t very hot B. it was very hot C. yet it was very hot D. but it was very hot)

_____________, 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)

She always behaves childishly despite she has grown up.

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)