Choose the correct answer. 1. The sky was gray and cloudy. ________, we went to the beach. A. Because B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. In spite of 2. I turned on the fan __________ the room was hot. A. although B. despite C. even though D. because 3. Sam and I will meet you at the restaurant tonight ________ we can find a baby-sitter. A. although B. unless C. otherwise D. only if 4. Carol showed up for the meeting ________ I asked her not to be there. A. even though B. despite C. however D. because 5. You must lend me the money for the trip. ________, I won’t be able to go. A. Therefore B. Nevertheless C. Otherwise D. Although 6. The road will remain safe ________ the flood washes out the bridge. A. as long as B. unless C . though D. since 7. The windows were all left open. _____, the room was a real mess after the windstorm. A. Nevertheless B. However C. Therfore D. Otherwise 8. It looks like they’re going to succeed ________ their present difficulties. A. despite B. because of C. even though D. moreover 9. ________ Marge is an honest person, I still wonder whether she’s telling the truth about the incident. A. In spite of B. Since C. Though D. Despite 10. The professor told me that I was doing well, ________ my final grade was awful! A. so B. therefore C. in spite of D. even though 11. ________ Beth has a new car, she no longer takes the commuter train to work. She drives to work every day. A. Despite B. Unless C. Although D. In case 12. You should give me your answer quickly, ________ I’ll refuse the invitation. A. although B. nevertheless C. even though D. otherwise 13. ____ you’re going to the fruit market, would you please pick up a few apples for me? A. However B. Although C. In case D. Unless 14. I guess I’m a soft touch. I just lent Jan some money for lunch ________ she never paid me back my last loan. A. even though B. unless C. therefore D. so 15. I think I did okay in my speech last night _____ I’d had almost no sleep for 24 hours. A. because B. in spite of C. unless D. although 16. I asked Angela to run the office while I’m gone _______ I know I can depend on her. A. unless B. since C. although D. therefore 17. ________ I heard the telephone ring, I didn’t answer it. A. Because B. In spite of C. Even though D. since 18. ________ the salary meets my expectations. I will accept the job offer. A. In case B. Even though C. However D. Unless 19. ________ excellent games he has played, Tisso can’t become a famous player in Danmark. A. Because of B. Howerver C. Nevertheless D. Even though 20. Alex cannot express himself clearly and correctly in writing. He will never advance in his job ________ he improves his language skills. A. otherwise B. if C. despite D. unless