despite, inspite of, although, though

being able to speak

Although he can speak Russian, he still has problems with listening. ABLE Despite..........................Russian, he still has problems with listening.

despite not feeling

Although he felt ill, he went to work. DESPITE He went to work ................................. well.

of the danger

Although it was dangerous, she went swimming. THE In spite ...........................she went swimming.

despite the loud music

Although the music outside was loud, we managed to sleep. DESPITE We managed to sleep ....................outside.

the fact his behaviour

Although there has been an improvement in his behaviour, his teacher is still concerned. THE Despite ....................has improved, his teacher is still concerned.

the weather was cold

Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk. WAS Although . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , we all went for a walk.

even though I knew

I kept looking for my missing watch, but I knew it was no use. EVEN I kept looking for my missing watch . . . .. . . . . . . . .it was no use.

she performed well she lost

In spite of a good performance, she didn't win the match. LOST Although ................................the match.

even though her salary is

She enjoys her job in spite of her low salary EVEN She finds her job enjoyable .............................low.

wasn't feeling well

Sven went skiing despite feeling ill. WELL Although Sven ...................................., he went skiing.

the tickets were expensive

The theatre was full despite the high price of the tickets. EXPENSIVE Although .......................... the theatre was full.