28. Despite __________ we arrived on time.
- A. the traffic is the correct choice. "Despite" is followed by a noun or noun phrase.
29. __________ it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
- D. Although is the correct choice. It introduces a contrasting clause.
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games.
- B. Although is the correct choice. It introduces a contrasting clause, meaning that despite the weather, fans still attend.
31. __________ it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
- C. Although is the correct choice. It introduces a contrasting clause.
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
- B. though is the correct choice. It means "in spite of the fact that."
33. __________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
- D. In spite of is the correct choice. It means "despite" or "regardless of."
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
- B. despite is the correct choice. It indicates that he finished school even though he had a leg injury.
35. I try to do my homework __________ the noise.
- D. in spite of is the correct choice. It means that the noise is a challenge but you still try to do your homework.