21. a. In spite
22. d. his denial
23. d. the weather was bad
24. b. in spite
25. d. not feeling very well
26. B. Despite
27. B. in spite of
28. D. Although
29. B. because of
30. C. although
31. c. they sometimes have a quarrel
32. a. the traffic
33. d. although
34. b. but
35. c. of his age
36. a. Despite
37. a. Although
38. b. the players were sore
39. b. Despite
40. D. Whatever
41. C. Whoever
42. d. Despite the fact that
43. a. of his intelligence
44. a. Though
45. d. but
46. C. but
47. A. Although
48. C. Although
49. D. but
50. A. Although