1) We had a lovely day _________________ the rain. a) although b) however c) in spite of 2) _______________ it was raining, we had a lovely day. a) Despite b) Even though c) Nonetheless 3) The weather was terrible. ____________ , we had a great time. a) Nevertheless b) Even though c) Despite 4) ________________ I had a lot of homework, I found time to see my friends. a) Despite b) However c) Even though 5) ______________ having a lot of homework, I found time to see my friends. a) Even though b) Nonetheless c) Despite 6) The fire did not cause any deaths, ______________ ten people were injured. a) in spite of b) although c) nevertheless 7) The fire did not cause any deaths. _______________, ten people were injured. a) although b) Despite c) Nonetheless 8) The Carnival was cancelled. _____________, many people celebrated at home. a) Although b) However c) In spite of 9) _____________ the cancellation of the Carnival, many people celebrated at home. a) Despite b) Even though c) Nevertheless 10) _________ Susan had studied hard for the finals, she failed. a) Despite b) But c) Although 11) Grant got injured doing exercise, _____________ having warmed up before starting. a) However b) In spite of c) Though 12) She got up, got dressed and went to café for breakfast, _________ she could have had it at home. a) Even though b) However c) Despite

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