Language Focus - Economic Reforms

Question: Many Americans eat more food than they need, _______ they are harming their bodies and minds by making unhealthful food choices. A. but B. although C. though D. in spite of Answer the question before viewing the answer below Correct answer: A

Question: Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position. A. It was his ability that helped him do the job and get the position. B. Although he was able to do the job, but he was not offered the position. C. He was not offered the position, regardless of his …

Question: Gannon was a high-performing midfield linkman in spite _______. A. of he was at his age B. he was at his old age C. of his age D. his age Answer the question before viewing the answer below Correct answer: C

Question: Although sales fell sharply last month, we are on target for the year. A. Even though felling sharply in sales last month B. In spite of there was a sharp fall in sales last month   C. Despite the sharp fall in sales last month D. Even if falling sharply in sales last month. …

Question: I didn’t get the job _______. Answer the question before viewing the answer below Correct answer: D

Question: He had worked very hard but he failed. A. Hard as he worked, he failed. B. Thanks to his hard work, he failed. C. He did not succeeded because of his being hard working. D. Even though being hard working, he failed. Answer the question before viewing the answer below Correct answer: A

Question: _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences between them. A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite the fact that D. Despite Answer the question before viewing the answer below Correct answer: C

Exercise 1: Choose the sentence which has the closest meaning to the original one. Question: Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed. A. Mary was too disappointed to keep calm. B. Disappointed as she was, Mary tried to keep calm. C. Mary lost her temper because of her disappointment. D. Feeling disappointed, Mary …

Question: Despite the increase in their salaries, 60 per cent of Japanese workers still spend Saturday at work. A. In spite of their salaries are increased B. Although they has got the increase in their salaries C. As their salaries have been increased salaries D. Even though their increasing salary salaries Answer the question before …

Question: I have not finished that report yet despite _______. A. of working overtime last night B. to work overtime last night C. working overtime last night D. I worked overtime last night Answer the question before viewing the answer below Correct answer: C