Question

Choose the correct preposition to complete the sentences.
1. Why don't we stay in and watch a film because of/ according to / instead of going out for a walk?
2. We had to leave the beach and go home early according to / because of/ despite the rain.
3. Melissa wanted to play tennis despite / besides / because of the wind.
4. According to/ Because of/ Despite the school website, someone famous is coming to give a talk to the students next month.
5. I enjoyed seeing all the celebrities walk into the theatre, despite / instead of/ besides the long wait before they finally arrived.
6. Instead of/ Because of/ Besides getting photos of all the band members, I also spoke to the drummer!
7. The lead guitarist wasn't well, so someone else had to play because of/ instead of / according to him.
8. I do like other things besides / according to / despite classical music!​

Answer 1

1. instead of
2. because of
3. despite
4. according to
5. despite
6. besides
7. instead of
8. besides