The plane managed to land despite the terrible weather conditions. - The plane managed to land, even though....

Despite earning a fortune, she drives a very old car. - Although .....

I've put the heating on quite high, so ______ the house will warm up quickly

My mother called the doctor's in ______ to make an appointment

Carl doesn't like spending money, ______ though he's very well off

We loved the film, ______ the fact that it was nearly three hours long!

I told her I enjoyed the meal she had cooked me, so that I wouldn't offend her. - I told her I enjoyed the meal she had cooked me, so as.....

I must say that, _____ the service was poor, the meal was delicious

We stayed at a bed and breakfast so as not to spend too much money on accommodation. - We stayed at a bed and breakfast so that......

I stopped at a motorway café _____ a quick meal before continuing on my journey

He really isn't very fit. He sometimes manages to cycle to work, _____ .

I'll make a list, so _____ not to forget anything

Everyone enjoyed the film, even though the ending was sad. - Everyone enjoyed the film, in spite of .....