Fill in the blanks with an appropriate conjunction or preposition.
Answers
1. In spite of missing the train, I reached on time.
2. Although I missed the train, I reached on time.
3. I worked hard; however, I failed the test.
4. Though / Although she is an atheist, she is a kind hearted woman.
5. Despite working two jobs she does not earn enough.
6. I didn’t know anyone at the party; however, that didn’t stop me from having a nice time.
7. Tired as / though I was, I went swimming.
8. His dad was angry, because he had failed his exam.
9. I missed the last bus, so I had to walk home.
10. Since he hadn’t applied on time, he could not get the job.
11. Because she is ill, she cannot go to work.
12. As he could not offer any satisfactory explanation he lost his job.
