Liza never talked to him ............ the fact that she loved him.
despite/ in spite of
Kate did not do well in the exam ..................... working very hard.
despite/ in spite of
Hard ____ she tried, she couldn't get the door to open.
though
as
might
whereas
My grandmother is still fully independent. She is nearly 96 years old. (Even though)
Even though my grandmother is nearly 96 years old, she is still fully independent.
John bought the watch, ................. the fact that it was expensive.
despite/ in spite of
The restaurant has a good reputation. ............. , the food was terrible
However,
................we had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
Although
Clare did the work ..................... being ill.
despite/ in spite of
.............earning a low salary, Sara helped her parents.
Despite/ In spite of
........... the restaurant's good reputation, the food was terrible.
In spite of/Despite
They tried hard. They couldn't persuade him to give up his work. (Hard as)
Hard as they tried, they couldn't persuade him to give up his work.
We went out in ________ of the rain.
spite
American cars are generally too large for the Japanese marker, __________ Japanese cars are popular in the USA.
whereas
She went to Spain ___________ the fact that her doctor told her to rest.
despite
It was raining. ................. , we still went to the park.
However,
No ________ how difficult it is, I'm determined to do my best.
even though
matter
wonder
way
She went for a long walk,.................. being cold.
despite/ in spite of
I can understand how difficult the situation is. I'm afraid I can't help. (Whilst)
Whilst I understand how difficult the situation is, I'm afraid I can't help
I finished the homework,................ it wasn't easy.
although
He's very charming. I wouldn't trust him at all. (...However,...)
He's very charming. However, I wouldn't trust him at all.
I didn't go to hospital..................... feeling really ill.
despite/ in spite of
.................the fact that it wasn't easy, I finished the homework.
despite/in spite of