Conjunctions of contrast - despite, inspite of, although, though

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

wasn't feeling well

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

being able to speak

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

despite not feeling

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

despite the loud music

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.

even though I knew

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

even though her salary is

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

of the danger

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

she performed well she lost

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

the tickets were expensive

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

the weather was cold