Subordinate clauses

I always wear earplugs in bed. I still wake up if I hear a noise. (in spite of)

Erik is probably right. We shouldn't think there is something wrong with us if we wake in the night. (assuming that)

____ most recent graduates, she's already well established in her career. (Compared to/Given that/In Spite of)

____ you don't have a job, you shouldn't be buying a car. (Although/In spite of the fact that/Given that)

People in the past had few ways to amuse themselves during hours of darkness. I am amazed they didn't complain about insomnia. (considering)

It doesn't matter how many hours I sleep. I always feel tired. (regardless of)

____ you hadn't heard, I'm leaving at the end of the month. (In case/Because/Provided that)

_____ of the fact that she was terribly nervous, she sang beautifully. (In case/Regardless/In the event)

We should take an umbrella ____ the weather turns stormy. (considering/in case/although)

You should never sleep on a mattress that is too hard. it can give you a back pain. (in case)

It sounds like a very exciting trip. ____, I wouldn't like to do it myself. (Considering that, Assuming that, Having said that)

____ I'm concerned, you can keep the car. I don't need it. (Supposing that/As far as/As long as)

Power naps don't work. At least they don't work for me. (as far as... concerned)

History can be fascinating. I don't think I'd have the patience to be a historian. (having said that)

______ that the plane is on time, I'll be home by 6 o'clock. (Assuming/Considering/Given)