although vs despite

What is a GERUND?

A verb form ending in -ing + modifiers that is used as a noun.

You seem to forget the right answer ____ I know you know what it is.

Although

____ I have been studying very hard, I can't seem to figure out how to do these equations.

Although

____ I'm starving, I refuse to eat fast food.

Although

____ he's a millionaire, he drives a used car.

Although

____ she had a very busy day, mom still managed to cook a superb meal for us.

Although

____ the weather was rather cold, I really enjoyed our vacations.

Although

____ we are a relatively new company, we have managed to gain a lot of market share.

Although

____ we were warned against all the possible risks, we decided to go ahead with the trip.

Although

They've decided to go on a vacation ____ all the financial problems they are going through.

Despite

____ all the difficulties, the product launch was a complete success!

Despite

____ having such impressive qualifications, he never seems to know what to do.

Despite

____ his illness, Joe decided not to stay at home because he had an important meeting.

Despite

____ his lack of experience, he became a very successful businessman.

Despite

____ the bad weather, we decided to go on a picnic.

Despite

____ the heavy fog, we managed to get to our summer house in one piece.

Despite

What is a CLAUSE

a group of words with a subject and a verb examples: - the cat jumped - it rained - they laughed

ALTHOUGH / EVEN THOUGH

used with a + CLAUSE

DESPITE / IN SPITE OF

used with a noun, gerund (-ing form of a verb)