FC Test – Grammar 4

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1) __________ the bad weather, Paul went to the football match.

• Even though
• Although
• However
• Despite

2) She is a great pianist; __________ she refuses to play in public.

• even though
• nevertheless
• in spite of
• despite

3) She speaks French really well, __________ never having visited the country.

• even though
• nevertheless
• although
• despite

4) __________ how hard he tries, he can't pass his driving test.

• In spite of
• Despite
• No matter
• However

5) Janet has lots of experience; __________ , she didn't get the job.

• however
• despite
• although
• whereas

6) __________ being ill, she went to the concert.

• However
• Although
• In spite of
• Even though

7) Roger went to the party ___________ he wasn't invited.

• however
• whereas
• in spite of
• even though

8) __________ the fact she had seen the film before, she enjoyed it.

• In spite
• Whereas
• Despite
• Although

9) Lily enjoys running __________ Amy prefers swimming.

• however
• whereas
• despite
• nevertheless

10) It was raining heavily. He still made it to the meeting, _________.

• though
• however
• despite
• no matter