CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER (2) 10) __________ the darkness in the room, we couldn’t continue our studying. A. because of B. since C. although D. in spite of 11) He didn’t wear warm clothes __________________ the cold weather in winter. A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of 12) Tom couldn’t get a job _____________ he couldn’t speak English well. A. because B. although C. because of D. in spite of 13) _____________ he knew the danger of smoking, he couldn’t give it up. A. Since B. Though C. Because of D. Despite 14) He knew the danger of smoking;______________, he couldn’t give it up. A. therefore B. but C. however D. although 15) ____________ their poverty in their family, they live happily together everyday. A. as B. though C. because D. despite 16) He didn’t drink beer _______________ he was really thirsrty. A. in spite of B. even though C. because D. since 17) We will go without him ____________ he comes here on time. A. though B. unless C. Because D. If 18) The students finish the test well _________________ its difficulties yesterday. A. therefore B. in spite of C. however D. although 19) We started out on the trip ______________ the weather was extremely hot. A. because B. in spite of C. because of D. although 20) We should wait for her __________ we had much time. A. though B. unless C. because D. if