Although he promised to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late. (despite)
Despite promising to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late.
I took a map with me so as not to get lost. (so that)
I took a map with me so that I wouldn't get lost
Although she was extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby. (In spite)
In spite of being extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby.
I got a working holiday visa so that I could work as much as I want to. (in order to)
I got a working holiday visa in order to work as much as I want.
They continued to play outside even though it was cold. (despite + noun)
They continued to play outside despite the cold.
It was a good movie though the music was too loud. (despite)
It was a good movie despite the loud music.
_________ being the smartest in the class, Tim dropped out of school.
Despite / In spite of
She got her drivers license ________ she’s a terrible driver.
although / even though
The teacher partied on Wednesday night despite having work the following morning. (even though)
The teacher partied on Wednesday night even though she had work the following morning.
_______ her success, she was still unhappy.
Despite / In spite of
I went to work even though I wasn’t feeling well. (in spite of)
I went to work in spite of not feeling well
_________ she was 85 years old, she won the marathon.
Even though / Although
