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Although, Though, Despite, In Spite Of, and However | Grammar Exercise The words although, though, despite, in spite of and however have very similar meanings; however, they are used in different structures. Though and although are conjunctions. They go before a clause. Despite and in spite of are prepositions. They go before a noun or noun equivalent. However is a transitional adverb. It goes at the beginning of a sentence. This grammar exercise tests your ability to use these words correctly. Progress 0 of 12 answered Restart 1 ............... the watch was expensive, he bought it. Although Despite However Wrong! Although is a conjunction. We use it before a clause. 2 We went out ............... the rain. in spite of despite Either could be used here Wrong! The prepositions 'despite' and 'in spite of' are interchangeable. 3 We went out ............... it was raining. although however despite Wrong! We use 'although' before a clause. 4 ............... my husband didn't like the movie, I enjoyed it a lot. Although Though Either could be used here Wrong! The conjunctions 'though' and 'although' are interchangeable. 5 He passed the test. ..............., he didn't get the job. Despite Although However Wrong! 'However' is not a conjunction. It is a transitional adverb and goes at the beginning of the sentence. 6 ............... he passed the test, he didn't get the job. In spite of Although However Wrong! 7 They managed to do it ............... I was not there. although despite however Wrong! 8 Tired ............... he was, he went on working. though however despite Wrong! 9 ............... hard she tried, she couldn't do it. Despite However In spite of Wrong! 10 ............... of the headache, I enjoyed the movie. Despite In spite However Wrong! The correct expression is 'in spite of'. It means the same as 'despite'. 11 ............... I don't agree with him, I think he is honest. Although However Despite Wrong! Although is a conjunction. We use it before a clause. 12 We understood him ............... his strong accent. despite however although Wrong! Despite is a preposition. It goes before a noun. Done. Score: 0 / 12 Restart Answers Although the watch was expensive, he bought it. We went out Either could be used here the rain. We went out although it was raining. Either could be used here my husband didn’t like the movie, I enjoyed it a lot. He passed the test. However , he didn’t get the job. Although he passed the test, he didn’t get the job. They managed to do it although I was not there. Tired though he was, he went on working. However hard she tried, she couldn’t do it. In spite of the headache, I enjoyed the movie. Although I don’t agree with him, I think he is honest. We understood him despite his strong accent. Share Post Post Email NEW: Try Matches , our daily vocabulary challenge. Pick a topic and level and match words with definitions to boost your vocabulary. 2,485,429 Facebook 761,532 X (formerly Twitter) Improve Your Grammar Download 2026 Grammar Guide (PDF) Free Weekly Exercises & Vocabulary Join over 3 Million English Learners Email Download Your Guide We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime. Grammar Checker Hint → Bookmark GrammarCheck for future use. Latest Posts Where the word “scapegoat” comes from May 5, 2026 100 Collocations for Habits and Routines May 5, 2026 100 Words to Describe Animals May 5, 2026 100 Examples of Present Perfect Continuous Sentences May 5, 2026 Why noon originally meant the ninth hour May 4, 2026 100 Micro-Cliffhangers for Emotional Confessions May 4, 2026 Where “the bitter end” comes from May 4, 2026 × Improve Your Grammar Download 2026 Grammar Guide (PDF) Free Weekly Exercises & Vocabulary Join over 3 Million English Learners Email Download Your Guide We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.