although - even though / despite - in spite of

although - even though / despite - in spite of

Complete the sentences below with although - despite - in spite of.(The answers are at the end of the page.)

1.      ___________ the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

2.      The children slept well ____________ the noise.

3.      ________________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents.

4.      John rarely sees Paul ___________ they live in the same town.

5.      Julie failed the exam ____________ of working very hard.

6.      ____________ it was cold, she didn't put on her coat.

7.     Tom went to work ___________ not feeling very well.

8.      Anna never learned the language ___________ she lived there for two years.

9.      ____________ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.

10.    I couldn't eat _____________ I was very hungry.