Gap fills - A

Fill in the blanks.

1. The boy worked hard ………………………….. he did not succeed.
a. however
b. but
c. Either could be used here

2. …………………………… he is very popular, he cannot be called a great writer.
a. However
b. Despite
c. Though

3. ………………………….. his kind nature, he never had many friends.
a. In spite of
b. Though
c. Despite of

4. …………………………… his homework, he went out to play.
a. Finished
b. Having finished
c. Being finished

5. …………………………. poor, they suffered great hardship.
a. Being
b. Been
c. Having been

6. We must eat ………………………… we cannot live.
a. unless
b. or
c. nor

7. He bought the estate …………………………. belonged to his uncle.
a. it
b. which
c. what

8. ……………………….. the inflation, the standard of living has increased.
a. Despite
b. Although
c. However

9. It is a pity ………………………….. we should have to suffer this humiliation.
a. so
b. that
c. that so

10. …………………………….. you search his pockets, you will find the watch.
a. Whether
b. If
c. Unless

11. The young bride went near the bed ……………………………. the old man could bless her.
a. that
b. so that
c. Either could be used here

12. The man was so tall …………………………. they had to make a special coffin for him.
a. that
b. and
c. hence