| I. Choose the correct option.

1 | ★★★ he was tired, John finished his report on time.
A. Because | B. Although | C. Despite | D. So

2 | She didn't get the job ★★★ she had all the required skills.
A. so | B. although | C. because | D. despite

3 | He was late to the interview ★★★ there was heavy traffic.
A. although | B. so | C. because | D. despite

4 | ★★★ the difficulties, she managed to complete the project.
A. Because | B. Although | C. Despite | D. So

5 | They were unhappy with their jobs, ★★★ they decided to quit.
A. despite | B. because | C. so | D. although

6 | She didn’t apply for the position ★★★ she wasn't qualified.
A. because | B. although | C. so | D. despite

7 | They won the project ★★★ they presented a great idea.
A. because | B. although | C. so | D. despite

8 | I left early ★★★ I wanted to avoid traffic.
A. although | B. because | C. so | D. despite