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A small grammar test to help improve your skills

Madhu Simon
21/04/2017 0 0

Though, although, even if, even though, in spite of, or despite?

The expressions though, although, even though and even if are conjunctions. They are followed by clauses. Despite and in spite of are prepositions followed by nouns or gerunds. While these expressions have very similar meanings, they are used in different structures.

Test your understanding of these conjunctions and prepositions with this grammar exercise. Fill in the blanks, using the optuions given for each sentence.

1. I enjoyed the party ................................. having a headache.

despite, though ,although ,in spite of.

2. .......................... he was there, he did not acknowledge my presence.

Either, though or although.

3. ......................... she was angry, she said nothing.

Though, although, even if, even though.

4. She passed her exam ............................ having a bad teacher.

despite of, in spite, despite.  

5. ......................... the train was late, I managed to arrive on time.

Despite, Even though, Even if. 

6. I will do it ........................... it kills me.

even though, though, even if. 

7. ............................. his disability, he works very hard.

In spite of, Although, Even though .

8. .................................... I didn't understand a word, I kept smiling.

Though,Even though 

9. The strongest argument, ............................., is political not economic.

even though, although, though. 

10. ............................ I don't agree with his views, I think he is honest.

Though ,Although ,Even though. 

11. .............................. she worked very hard, she didn't get the promotion.

Despite ,Though ,Even if. 

12. ............................... of performing well in the interview, she didn't get the job.

In spite of ,Even if, Even though. 

 

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