The economy collapsed, _____________________ the government had to resign.
due to
because
despite
therefore
I can't come now _____________________ the children are ill, and I have to look after them.
because
because of
therefore
despite
_____________________ heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't make it in time.
Because of
Because
Although
Due
_____________________ life was hard during the war, we managed to survive.
Even though
Despite
In spite of
Nevertheless
We had a wonderful time in Barcelona. _____________________, transport workers were on strike so we couldn't use the underground.
Because
However
Due to
Because of
I like travelling by underground, _____________________ it gets pretty crowded during rush hours
in case
even though
despite
therefore
They arrived in time for the meeting _____________________ having to travel in bad weather.
in case
in spite of
even though
despite of
All flights to and from London have been cancelled _____________________ fog.
though
despite
because of
because
_____________________ having muscle problems, the defender was able to play.
As long as
In case
In spite
Despite
____________________ of the low temperatures during the winter, Moscow is always worth visiting
due to
in spite of
in case
as long as
