Question

Choose the most appropriate linkers from the given four alternatives

............the bad weather they decided to have a picnic.

A) although
B) in spite
C) despite
D) beside ​

Answer 1

Answer:

'in spite of', 'despite', 'although', 'even though' and 'thoughspite of / despite

After in spite of and despite, we use a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb) or a

although / even though

After although and even though, we use a subject and a verb. Even though is slightly stronger and more emphatic than although.though

Though can be used in the same way as although.

Though I wasn't keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.

Answer 2

c) despite the bad weather they decided to have a picnic.