TASK 5: ADVERB CLAUSES
1. ___________ they are tropical birds, parrots can live in temperate or even cold climates. A. Despite B. Even though C. Nevertheless D. But 2. Natural silk is still highly prized _______ similar artificial fabrics. A. although is available B. despite there are available C. in spite of the availability of D. even though an availability of 3. The president of the United States appoints the cabinet members, ______ appointments are subject to Senate approval. A. their B. with their C. because their D. but their 4. The prisoners were prevented from speaking to reporters because ______. A. not wanting the story in the papers B. the story in the papers the superintenden t did not want C. the public to hear the story D. the superintendent did not want the story in the papers 5. _...