Exercise 7: Choose the best option to complete the sentences. 11. Many people believe him .................... he often tells a lie. A. because B. in spite of C. although D. because of 12. .................... her poverty, she feels happy. A. Although B. Because C. If D. In spite of 13. In spite of his hard work, he could not finish the job. A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work 14. Tom went to work although he didn’t feel very well. A. that he did not feel very well B. despite of the fact not feeling well C. because he did not feel very well D. despite not feeling very well 15. I have tried hard but I can’t earn enough money. A. Although I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. B. Although I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. C. In spite of I have tried hard, I can’t earn enough money. D. Despite I have tried hard, but I can’t earn enough money. 16. She couldn’t unlock it .................... she had the wrong key. A. while B. but C. though D. because 17. We watched TV the whole evening .................... we had nothing better to do. A. because B. though C. so D. but 18. They decided not to go out for a meal .................... they were too tired. A. so B. because C. but D. if 19. Last night we came to the show late .................... the traffic was terrible A. although B. despite C. and D. because 20. .................... his broken leg, he didn’t come to class yesterday. A. Because B. Because of C. Despite D. So