Fill in the blanks.
1. ……………………. stringent antidrug laws, drug peddlers persist in selling narcotics.
Despite is a preposition. It is followed by a noun.
2. ……………………….. there are stringent antidrug laws, drug peddlers persist in selling narcotics.
Although is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It is a conjunction and is followed by a clause.
3. I knew no one at the party ……………………. that did not stop me from having a nice time.
But is used to connect two contrasting ideas. Note that although usually goes at the beginning of a clause whereas but usually goes after the first clause.
4. ………………………… my request for support, he did nothing.
In spite of is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It is a preposition.
5. I insist that the project ………………………… cancelled
Should is not normally used in the clause after insist.
6. I recommend that the highway ……………………… moved to another area.
Should is not normally used in the clause after insist.
7. He insisted …………………………. his attorney.
Insist is followed by on + ing form.
8. ……………………….. my childhood was peaceful, my adulthood is hectic and stressful.
While is used to connect two contrasting ideas.
9. A huge tree now stands …………………………. I planted a small seed.
10. We started early ………………………… we wouldn’t get stuck in the traffic.
Please select 2 correct answers
So that and in order that indicate the purpose.
11. ……………………….. his long legs, he is a good runner.
Due to is similar to because of.
12. I always try new things ……………………………….. my fears.
Answers
1. Despite stringent antidrug laws, drug peddlers persist in selling narcotics.
2. Although there are stringent antidrug laws, drug peddlers persist in selling narcotics.
3. I knew no one at the party but that did not stop me from having a nice time.
4. In spite of my request for support, he did nothing.
5. I insist that the project be cancelled.
6. I recommend that the highway be moved to another area.
7. He insisted on seeing his attorney.
8. While my childhood was peaceful, my adulthood is hectic and stressful.
9. A huge tree now stands where I planted a small seed.
10. We started early so that we wouldn’t get stuck in the traffic.
11. Due to his long legs, he is a good runner.
12. I always try new things despite my fears.
