Although/In spite of

1.     __________ she spoke very quietly, he understood every word.

• Despite

• Although

2.     __________ having a headache, I had a great birthday.

• In spite of

• Even though

3.     They never made much money, __________ their success.

• in spite of

• though

4.     __________ the pain in his leg, he completed the marathon.

• Despite

• Although

5.     I feel extremely tired, __________ I went to bed early last night.

• although

• in spite of

6.     __________ his sickness he attended the class yesterday.

• In spite of

• Even though

7.     __________ he didn't feel well, he went fishing.

• Although

• Despite

8.     I failed in my chemistry exam __________ I studied all night.

• although

• despite

9.     We arrived at the meeting on time __________ heavy traffic.

• though

• despite

10.     __________ she can't see well, she prefers to sit in the back.

• Although

• In spite of