Clauses of Reason and Concession

_____ all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

I had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

I love music _______ I can’t play a musical instrument.

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

Andrew decided to give up his job ____ I advised him not to

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

_____ the light rain, the game was not canceled.

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

___ their differences, they are very good friends.

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

They arrived on time _____ the delay.

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

_______ being very tired, they went to the party

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

_________ she's extremely afraid of traveling by areoplane, we were able to convince her to go with us.

• Although / Even though

• In spite of / Despite

Katia had made to a list of what to pack for her trip, she forgot to take her swimsuit.

• Despite

• Even though

• In spite of