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However, in spite of, because of

December 16, 2015 - A2pdf

Fill in the blanks.

Progress 0 of 9 answered
1We went out ............... the rain.
Wrong!
2She passed the exam ............... her teacher.
Wrong!
3We went out ............... it was snowing.
Wrong!
4She went to work ............... the fact that she was ill.
Wrong!
5............... she didn’t enjoy the film, I liked it.
Wrong!
6............... expensive, the watch was very good.
Wrong!
7I arrived on time; ............... the others were late.
Wrong!
8We managed to do it, ............... you were not there.
Wrong!
9We managed to do it ............... the fact that you were not there.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/9

Answers

  1. We went out in spite of the rain.
  2. She passed the exam because of her teacher.
  3. We went out although it was snowing.
  4. She went to work in spite of the fact that she was ill.
  5. Although she didn’t enjoy the film, I liked it.
  6. Though expensive, the watch was very good.
  7. I arrived on time; however the others were late.
  8. We managed to do it, although you were not there.
  9. We managed to do it in spite of the fact that you were not there.
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