______ the bad service, I left a tip.
Despite / In spite of
Their wedding was beautiful. They didn't spend much on it. (In spite of)
In spite of not spending much on it, their wedding was beautiful.
Daily meetings are useful ______ they sometimes take too long.
though / although / even though
We didn't meet the deadline. We worked really hard. (Despite)
We didn't meet the deadline despite working really hard.
______ attending medical school, she decided to become a software developer.
Despite / In spite of
I don't want to pay for the app. The app is handy. (Though)
Though the app is handy, I don't want to pay for it.
They managed to come to an agreement in the meeting. They had very different opinions. (even though)
Even though they had very different opinions, they managed to come to an agreement in the meeting.
He loves his job. He has a strict boss. (despite)
He loves his job despite having a strict boss.
The presentation was a success. There were some technical issues. (In spite of)
In spite of the technical issues, the presentation was a success.
______ encrypting the data, hackers still managed to access it.
Despite / In spite of
We are not supposed to open unknown attachments. People do it regularly. (Although)
Although we are not supposed to open unknown attachments, people do it regularly.
She never picks me up ______ she has a car.
Although / Even though / Though
He's usually happy. He has to deal with a lot of customer complaints. (Despite)
Despite having to deal with a lot of customer complaints, he's usually happy.
He needs to work on his communication skills. He's an excellent developer. (though)
He's an excellent developer though he needs to work on his communication skills.
I had some birthday cake ______ I'm on a diet.
although / even though / though