Contrasting ideas: although/despite/...

_______ the bad weather, we went on a school picnic.

• In spite of

• even though

• although

• Despite

_________ his illness, Benny went to school because he had an important exam.

• Nevertheless

• Despite

• Even though

• Although

_________ she was very busy, my mother cooked a great meal for us.

• Despite

• In spite of

• Although

• However

I studied hard for my English test. I still got a low grade ________

• in spite of

• despite

• though

• although

_____ they'd only known each other for two months, they got engaged.

• Despite

• In spite of

• Even though

• Nevertheless

She passed her driving test, _____ she made a lot of mistakes.

• despite

• in spite of

• even though

_____ the fact that I'm allergic to dogs, my parents are getting a puppy.

• In spite of

• Although

• Even though

_____ I love sweets and cakes, I try not to eat them during the week.

• Although

• Despite

• In spite of

• Despite the fact that

I'm a terrible singer, _____ having two parents who are good musicians.

• in spite of

• even though

• although

I would move to Australia if I got a job offer, _____ the distance from my family.

• despite

• even though

• although