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Baamboozle Quiz 1: Contrast & Reason (B2+)

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