Choose the word or phrase (A; B; C or D) that best completes the sentence

A. because of B. because
23. He stops working
A. in spite of B. although
C. but
D. and
heavy raining.
C. despite
D. because of
their poverty.
D. because of
24. They have a lot of difficulties in their life
A. in spite of B. although C. because
25. Tom wakes his parents up.
A. because
playing the guitar very softly.
B. in spite of C. because of D. although
26. Nobody could hear her
she spoke too quietly.
A. although B. because C. because of D. in spite of
27.Deserts are harsh and dry,
A. For
B. So
28. Pat looked at the antique rocker,
B. But
many plants grow there.
C. Yet
she couldn't afford to buy it.
C. Or
B. So
C. Or
day.
she wants to stay in shape.
29. Constance might go to the library,
A. And
A. But
she might stay home.