Question:
Alex’s class is enjoying the picnic _______ the bad weather.
-
A.
although -
B.
in spite of -
C.
because -
D.
because of
Reference explanation:
Correct answer: GET
Knowledge: Conjunctions / Prepositions
Explain:
A. although S + V: although
B. in spite of + N/V-ing: despite, in spite of
C. because S + V: because
D. because of + N/V-ing: because
After the blank is the noun phrase “the bad weather” => type A, C.
Alex’s whole class is enjoying the picnic despite the bad weather.
Choose B.
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