1. __________ the rain, we still played baseball.
a) Despite
b) Although
c) Because
d) Because of

2. We didn't finish the homework __________ we didn't have enough time. .
a) despite
b) although
c) because
d) because of

3. _________ we only worked for 3 hours, we earned a lot of money.
a) Despite
b) Although
c) Because
d) Because of

4. The boys are sleeping ________ the loud noise.
a) despite
b) although
c) because
d) because of

5. We couldn't go skating ________ the rain.
a) despite
b) although
c) because
d) because of

6. _________ she didn't wear a jacket, she was still warm enough.
a) Despite
b) Although
c) Because
d) Because of

7. He didn't go on vacation this year _________ he didn't have enough money.
a) despite
b) although
c) because
d) because of

8. The company laid off 10 employees ________ its increased revenues this year.
a) despite
b) although
c) because
d) because of

9. Is the manager going to cut the budget _________ the recession?
a) despite
b) although
c) because
d) because of

10. _________ the meeting started late, we still accomplished a lot in a short time.
a) Despite
b) Although
c) Because
d) Because of