11. Carol showed up for the meeting ______________ I asked her not to be there.
A. even though B. despite C. provided that D. because
12. I turned on the fan ______________ the room was hot.
A. due to B. despite C. even though D. because
13. The sky was grey and cloudy. ______________, we went to the beach.
A. Therefore B. However C. Even though D. In spite of
14. I ask Mary to run the office while I’m away ______________ I know I can depend on her.
A. unless B. since C. although D. therefore
15. ______________ Nancy is an honest person, I still wonder whether she’s telling the truth about the incident.
A. In spite of B. Since C. Though D. In the event that
