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Rephrase the sentence: "Although he has an English name, he is in fact German." (in spite of)

In spite of having an English name, he is in fact German.

Rephrase the sentence: "She managed to write that email in spite of feeling sleepy." (although)

Although she felt sleepy, she managed to write that email.

Rephrase the sentence: "We lost the match even though we were the better team." (despite)

We lost the match despite the fact that we were the better team.

Rephrase the sentence: "In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry." (even though)

I didn’t feel hungry even though I hadn't eaten for 24 hours.

Rephrase the sentence: "In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village." (although)

Although her foot was injured, she managed to walk to the village.

Rephrase the sentence: "Rome is a great place to visit, but it has got terrible traffic problems." (despite)

Rome is a great place to visit despite terrible traffic problems.

Isabel apologised several times. _______,Pau wouldn't speak to her.

Nevertheless

My car constantly needs repairs _________ it's new.

even though

I tried to look happy ________ feeling terrible.

despite/in spite of

Lorena seems to be quite clever. ......., she often gets low marks.

Nevertheless

Maria did not get a promotion ______________ her qualifications.

despite/in spite of

I didn't go to her graduation ______ I wanted to.

even though

Drinking fruit juice is usually healthy;_______________, drinking too much can cause stomach ache.

nevertheless

_________________his weight, he was quite an active person.

despite/in spite of

_______________we don't eat sugar at all, we had to try her cake.

Although

He finished the race ... having serious asthma problems.

despite/in spite of

Travelling by train is my best option,______________the station is far from home.

but

... she lived away from her parents, she kept visiting them.

Although