1. Which word or phrase CANNOT complete the sentence? The match was cancelled ____ the rain. a, due to b, Because C, because of 2. Which word completes the sentence? Some scientists believe that global temperatures are increasing and ___ ice is melting at the poles. A, consequently B, because C, due to 3. Which phrase completes the sentence? In spite of ____, the team won the match. A, they were inexperienced B, their inexperience c, Their experience 4. Which sentence is NOT correct? A, Despite preparing for her interview, she didn’t get the job. B, Although she prepared for her interview, she didn’t get the job. C, In spite of she prepared for her interview, she didn’t get the job. 5. Which word CANNOT be used to start a sentence? A, But B, because c, However 6. Which word or phrase best completes the sentence? He stayed up to watch the match __________ he was really tired. A, in spite of B, however C, even though 7. Which phrase completes the sentence? She was late due to ___________. A, the bad traffic. B, the traffic was bad. c, being bad traffic. 8. Which word best completes the sentence? He didn’t start his essay until the last minute and __________ he didn’t manage to finish it on time. consequently although because of 9. Complete the sentence. In spite of ______ older than his sister, Luke is not as responsible as her. A, he is B, be c, being 10. Which sentence is NOT grammatically correct? A, Because we were late. B, However, it was too late. c, Therefore, we didn’t have time.