In spite of the silly story, we enjoyed the film - Even though ....
Even though the story was silly, we enjoyed the film.
Cars are very useful in the city though they're expensive - In spite of .....
In spite of being expensive, cars are very useful in the city.
Although he behaved badly, he wasn't punished - Despite ...
Despite the fact that he behaved badly, he wasn't punished.
In spite of the rain, the competition took place as planned.
Even though it rained/ was raining, the competition took place as planned.
In spite of being tired, we went to the museum.
Even though we were tired, we went to the museum.
Although they split many years ago, The Beatles are still incredibly popular - Despite ...
Despite the fact that they split many years ago, The Beatles are still incredibly popular.
Although she has very little time, she offered to help us - In spite of .....
In spite of having very little time, she offered to help us.
Betty isn't very tall, but she can run very fast - Although ....
Although Betty isn't very tall, she can run very fast.
The luggage was heavy but she managed to carry it herself - Despite ...
Despite the fact that the luggage was very heavy, she managed to carry it herself.
It's rather cold, but I think I'll go for a walk - Even though ....
Even though it's rather cold, I think I'll go for a walk.