CLAUSES OF CONTRAST

(Although/ In spite / Despite being rich, he is rather unhappy.

I'm not a vegetarian . ______________, I rarely eat meat.

He still gets up at 6 in the morning _______________ he is retired now.

Everyone is working overtime. ____________ we aren't making any profit.

He always wins ______________ the fact that he never practises.

We enjoyed our trip _____________ the bad weather.

(Nevertheless, Despite,  Although ) he ran as fast as he could, he missed the bus.

(Even though /Nevertheless / In spite of the fact ) that they are good friends, they argue a lot.

He got the job ________________ the fact that he didn't have any qualifications.

(Despite / However / Although) he got up late, he arrived in time for the exams.

He never misses a class (even though/ despite / however) his health isn't too good.

She studied very hard . (Even though / Nevertheless / While) , she didn't pass the exams.

He arrived at the airport in time to catch the flight ______________ there was heavy traffic.

While / However / In spite of she danced very well, she didn't win the competition.