__________ the plot of the film was poor, I really loved the music.
1. Although
2. So that
3. In spite of
4. Despite
I'm taking conversation classes __________ I can speak more fluently with my English boyfriend.
1. so that
2. in spite of
3. despite
4. so as to
He played the final match __________ his knee was hurting.
1. even though
2. despite
3. so as to
4. so that
__________ being able to swim very well, I managed to reach the shore.
1. In spite of not
2. In order not to
3. To not
4. So as not to
The company created new procedures __________ improve customer service.
1. in order to
2. in spite of
3. so that
4. even though
I didn't tell her that I had seen her boyfriend with another girl __________ hurt her.
1. so as not to
2. so as to not
3. for not
4. not to
She went to the supermarket __________ some things she didn't have.
1. for
2. although
3. to
4. so that
I found the fantasy game very difficult _________ considering myself a very imaginative person.
1. despite
2. in spite
3. even though
4. so as to
He bought a very expensive home cinema _________ improve the quality of the TV.
1. so as to
2. for
3. so that
4. even though
My grandparents are very active _________ the fact that they are 80 years old.
1. in spite of
2. although
3. so as to
4. for