Although/Even though vs. Despite/In spite of Exercises

What is the main purpose of using "although," "even though," "despite," and "in spite of" in English sentences?Choose the correct answer:

To show agreement
To express certainty
To indicate time
To introduce a contrast

Which of the following words is a preposition?Choose the correct answer:

Although
Despite
Even though
None of the above

Which word "Although" can replace without changing the meaning of a sentence?Choose the correct answer:

But
And
Though
Therefore

Choose the correct sentence that uses "even though" appropriately.Choose the correct answer:

Even though it was raining, we decided to cancel our picnic.
We decided to have a picnic, even though it was raining.
It was raining, that even though we decided to have a picnic.
It was raining, we decided even though to have a picnic.

How should "despite" be correctly used in a sentence?Choose the correct answer:

Before a subject and a verb
After the main clause
Followed by a noun, pronoun, or gerund
After an adjective

Which sentence correctly uses "in spite of"?Choose the correct answer:

In spite of the cold weather, they enjoyed the hiking trip.
They enjoyed the hiking trip in spite of was cold weather.
In spite of was had cold weather, the hiking trip was enjoyable.
The cold weather, in spite of, made the hiking trip enjoyable.

What is the key difference between "although" and "even though"?Choose the correct answer:

""Even though"" is more formal than ""although.""
""Although"" is used for stronger contrast.
""Even though"" is used for a stronger contrast.
There is no difference; they can be used interchangeably without affecting the meaning.

"Despite" and "in spite of" can both be used with which of the following constructions?Choose the correct answer:

The fact that
A direct question
A negative statement
An imperative sentence

Which of the following sentences is correct?Choose the correct answer:

Despite of his fear, he performed brilliantly on stage.
Although his fear, he performed brilliantly on stage.
In spite of his fear, he performed brilliantly on stage.
Even though of his fear, he performed brilliantly on stage.

What should be avoided when using "although" or "even though"?Choose the correct answer:

Using a comma when the clause comes at the beginning of a sentence
Placing them at the beginning of the main clause
Combining them with "but" or "yet" in the same sentence
Using them in positive sentences