This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Clauses > Adverbial Clauses > Clause Of Contrast – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Clause Of Contrast Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. ..... the fact that she was ill, she went to work. A) Despite. B) Although. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Even though. 2. I love meat and fish ..... my sister is a vegetarian! A) And. B) Whereas. C) In spite of. D) But. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Whereas. 3. We use to, in order to, so as to, and so that to express A) A purpose. B) An infinitive. C) A meaning. D) A contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A purpose. 4. When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say ..... , you should choose your words carefully before you speak. A) However. B) Even though. C) Despite. D) For this reason. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For this reason. 5. Complete the sentence into a proper complex sentence! "Since air pollution has become so extreme, ..... A) Air pollution is an issue in Jakarta.". B) People are getting respiratory diseases.". C) Because people have tried to use gasoline less.". D) Though many people have tried to fight for this cause.". E) Movements to change people's mind about air pollution are no longer needed.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) People are getting respiratory diseases.". 6. The account manager called his client ..... arrange a meeting. A) For. B) To. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To. 7. ..... Nabuko lives far from Keiko, she sees her every weekend. A) Although. B) While. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 8. ..... Sami is tall, handsome, and rich, he has few friends. A) While. B) Even though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even though. 9. The company is expanding ..... there is a recession. A) Even though. B) In spite of. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 10. ..... the bag costs $ 1400 dollars, Carla bought it for her mother anyway. A) Even though. B) While. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Even though. 11. I enjoyed the movie, ..... it was a bit long. A) Though. B) In spite of. C) Despite of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Though. 12. I still buy that chocolate bar, ..... it's much smaller than it used to be. A) In spite of. B) Though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Though. 13. They went down to the harbour ..... see if theyhad fresh fish. A) Although. B) So that. C) To. D) For. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To. 14. IS THIS SENTENCE CORRECT?Arsyad is thin although he does not eat much. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 15. The restaurant staff seem happy ..... the fact that they work long hours every day. A) Despite. B) Although. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Despite. 16. ..... noisy it was, the children slept well A) In spite of. B) Although. C) However. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) However. 17. Which one has a stronger meaning, although or even though? A) Although. B) Even though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even though. 18. IS THIS SENTENCE CORRECT?Damar is thin although he does not eat much. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) INCORRECT. 19. Although, though, despite, in spite of, despite are all used to express ..... ? A) An agreement. B) A surprise. C) A contrast. D) A purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A contrast. 20. He kept smiling ..... he was very nervous. A) Although. B) Despite. C) In spite. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 21. ..... his lack of experience, he became a successful businessman. A) Even though. B) Despite of. C) Although. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In spite of. 22. ..... Toyota's profits are improving, Chrysler's are going down. A) Despite. B) While. C) Inspite of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) While. 23. Complete the sentence into a proper complex sentence! "Insects have three body parts ..... A) Because they have six legs.". B) For they can fly with their wings.". C) An ant is an example of an insect.". D) Whereas arthropods only have two body parts.". E) While it is consisted of a head, throrax, and abdomen.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Whereas arthropods only have two body parts.". 24. I appreciated my father's advice ..... it sounds impractical to carry out. A) Whereas. B) Although. C) Despite. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Although. 25. She went shopping ..... she had no money. A) Although. B) Despite. C) In spite. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 26. Ken lives in a big city ..... his brother Jeffrey lives in a small town. A) While. B) Though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) While. 27. They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and ..... , the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated. A) Therefore. B) However. C) Consequently. D) Despite this. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Consequently. 28. ..... she was tired, she finished her homework. A) Despite. B) Even though. C) In spite. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even though. 29. People in Minnesota love to take walks in the park ..... the winters are very cold. A) Although. B) While. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 30. IS THIS SENTENCE CORRECT?The road was closed even though there was no heavy snow. A) CORRECT. B) INCORRECT. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CORRECT. 31. ..... the lecture was very interesting, Richard fell asleep. A) Although. B) Whereas. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 32. ..... being young, he is very responsible. A) Although. B) In spite of. C) Even though. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) In spite of. 33. Although and even though can only be used at the beginning of a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 34. ..... being hungry, Sally didn't eat anything. A) However. B) Yet. C) In spite of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In spite of. 35. ..... I was late, the others were all on time A) Because. B) However. C) Despite. D) Although. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Although. 36. Complete the sentence into a proper complex sentence! "Spencer and her friends moved back to Rosewood ..... A) The city is old yet beautiful during the winter.". B) During their summer vacation.". C) As a surprise for everyone.". D) Since their friend Alison needed their help.". E) While they left a few years ago.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Since their friend Alison needed their help.". 37. After 'so that' we use a subject + ..... ? A) Modal verb. B) Phrasal verb. C) Compound verb. D) Negative verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Modal verb. 38. The cake tasted good in ..... of not looking likethe photo in the recipe book. A) That. B) Spite. C) Order. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Spite. 39. Which is more informal? A) Although. B) Even though. C) Though. D) Through. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Though. 40. I recorded the match ..... we want to watch it again. A) In spite of. B) So that. C) Because of. D) In case. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In case. 41. Yuri has to learn English ..... his job. A) To. B) For. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For. 42. Complete the sentence into a proper complex sentence! "Joker kept trying to free Harley Quinn from jail ..... A) Although it is not an easy thing to do.". B) Quinn might have feelings for Deadshot.". C) Eventhough Joker is craving for roast chicken.". D) He didn't know the location of the jail.". E) As the police are looking for Joker.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although it is not an easy thing to do.". 43. Which one is the dependent clause in the following sentence?"Daisy prefers to work in her garden while Donald enjoys spending his time on his boat." A) Daisy prefers to work in her garden while. B) Daisy prefers to work. C) While Donald enjoys spending his time on his boat. D) Donald enjoys spending his time on his boat. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) While Donald enjoys spending his time on his boat. 44. Cars are not environmentally friendly. Bicycles, ..... , are. A) While. B) Despite. C) On the other hand. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) On the other hand. 45. Carl doesn't like spending money ..... thoughhe's very well off. A) In spite of. B) Even. C) Although. D) Despite. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Even. 46. Choose the correct structure. A) Despite + subject + modal verb. B) In spite of + subject + infinitive. C) For + infinite + clause of purpose. D) So that + subject + modal verb. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) So that + subject + modal verb. 47. I stayed at my desk ..... miss an important phone call. A) To not. B) So as not to. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So as not to. 48. Choose the correct option for each gap belowHe left his bag on purpose ..... he could have an excuse to go back. A) In order to. B) So that. C) For. D) Because he is in love with her. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) So that. 49. I must say ..... that the service was poor, the mealwas delicious. A) Although. B) To. C) Though. D) In spite of. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 50. Choose the correct option for each gap belowI'm training very hard ..... improve my personal best time A) So that. B) For to. C) In order to. D) As to. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) In order to. 51. The bride looked shy and reserved, ..... the groom who was very self-assured! A) On contrary. B) Despite. C) By contrast. D) So. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) On contrary. 52. The firm made several people redundant ..... cut costs. A) In order to. B) So that. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) In order to. 53. Which of the following is a complex sentence that expresses cause-effect? A) I read the book, for it was an assignment from my lecturer. B) She has lived in Paris for five years, but she cannot speak French fluently. C) Since two weeks ago, no one has seen Miranda. D) Animals can detect a natural disaster by observing the environment. E) An eagle can spot its prey more than 3 kilometres away since it has keen eyes. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) An eagle can spot its prey more than 3 kilometres away since it has keen eyes. 54. Medina refused to accept money from her parents ..... she didn't have enough to buy gas for her motorbike. A) Although. B) Whereas. C) In spite of. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Although. 55. Which of the following is a complex sentence that expresses contrasting ideas? A) The word 'affect' is a verb while 'effect' is merely a noun. B) Hawks flies faster than eagles and is smaller in size as well. C) He recognized my face, but he forgot my name. D) I am craving for grilled salmon, yet I do not know where to buy one. E) Eventhough everyone enjoys watching FRIENDS. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The word 'affect' is a verb while 'effect' is merely a noun. 56. The alarm went off, ..... he didn't wake up. A) Whereas. B) Yet. C) While. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Yet. 57. Which one is the dependent clause in the following sentence?"Though most people do not believe in the existence of aliens, some have claimed to have seen them with their own eyes." A) Some have claimed to have seen them with their own eyes. B) Most people do not believe in the existence of aliens. C) Some have claimed to have seen them. D) Though most people do not believe in the existence of aliens,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Though most people do not believe in the existence of aliens,. 58. My brother successfully leads his social life ..... his age. A) Despite of. B) Though. C) Despite. D) In spite. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Despite. 59. Which sentences uses "by contrast" correctly? A) I love classical music. By contrast, he enjoys jazz. B) I love classical music. He enjoys jazz, by contrast. C) I love classical music, by contrast he enjoys jazz. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I love classical music. By contrast, he enjoys jazz. 60. Egypt has many rivers and lakes ..... Morocco has a large desert. A) Whereas. B) Even though. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Whereas. Next →Related QuizzesClauses QuizzesGrammar QuizzesClause Of Contrast Quiz 2Adverbial Clauses Of Concession QuizAdverbial Clauses Of Manner QuizAdverbial Clauses Of Place QuizAdverbs Clause Of Result QuizClause Of Purpose QuizClause Of Reason QuizClause Of Result Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books