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We decided to buy the house, ______ we didn't really have enough money.

• despite

• in spite of

• even though

She failed the exam, ______ she studied very hard.

• although

• because

• however

He went to the party, ______ he wasn't feeling well.

• even though

• despite

• in spite of

They won the game, ______ they were the underdogs.

• although

• because

• however

_____ my careful planning, we ended up staying in a really bad hotel.

• Despite

• Although

• Even though

Despite the rain, ________.

• we still went for a walk

• we decided to stay indoors

• we canceled our plans

________ the traffic, we arrived on time.

• Despite

• Although

• Even though

She passed the test, ________ she didn't study much.

• although

• because

• however

You told me ten times. I still forgot, _____.

• despite

• instead

• though

________ the storm, the event was not canceled.

• Despite

• Although

• Even though