_________ being the smartest in the class, Tim dropped out of school.
Despite / In spite of
_______ her success, she was still unhappy.
Despite / In spite of
Although he promised to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late. (despite)
Despite promising to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late.
I took a map with me so as not to get lost. (so that)
I took a map with me so that I wouldn't get lost
_________ she was 85 years old, she won the marathon.
Even though / Although
I got a working holiday visa so that I could work as much as I want to. (in order to)
I got a working holiday visa in order to work as much as I want.
They continued to play outside even though it was cold. (despite + noun)
They continued to play outside despite the cold.
Although she was extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby. (In spite)
In spite of being extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby.
I went to work even though I wasn’t feeling well. (in spite of)
I went to work in spite of not feeling well
The teacher partied on Wednesday night despite having work the following morning. (even though)
The teacher partied on Wednesday night even though she had work the following morning.
It was a good movie though the music was too loud. (despite)
It was a good movie despite the loud music.
She got her drivers license ________ she’s a terrible driver.
although / even though