_______________ the weather was bad, we enjoyed the trip. A. Despite B. Although C. In spite of D. However The children slept well ____________________ the noise. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however ____________________ earning a low salary, Linda gave money to her parents. A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. However John rarely sees Paul ________________ they live in the same town. A. although B. nevertheless C. despite D. however Julie failed the exam ___________________ of working very hard A. although B. in spite C. despite D. however She didn't put on her coat _________________ it was very cold. A. although B. in spite C. despite D. however Tom went to work _________________ not feeling well. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however Anna never learned the language _______________ she lived in the country for two years. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however _________________ the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain. A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. In spite I couldn't eat a bite _________________ I was very hungry. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however ______________the bad weather, we went on a school picnic. A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. However ______________his illness, Benny went to school because he had an important exam. A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. However ________________ she was very busy, my mother cooked a great meal for us. A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. However I studied hard for my English test. _____________, I still got a low grade. A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. However My mother is never pleased with my grades___________ I get nothing less than a 'B'. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however I have so many cavities______________ I brush my teeth regularly. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however ______________the heavy fog, we managed to get to the meeting on time. A. Despite B. Although C. In spite D. However _______________we played well, we couldn't win the game. A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. However The elevator was out of order so I had to use the stairs ____________ being exhausted. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however She still loves her husband_____________ they broke up. A. Despite of B. Although C. In spite of D. However He is very unhappy_____________ he is very rich. A. despite of B. although C. in spite of D. however _____________I lived in France for two years, I can hardly speak any French. A. Although B. Nevertheless C. Despite D. However He's decided to go on a vacation ___________all the financial problems they are going through. A. despite B. although C. in spite D. however I can't let you go out with him_____________ I know how kind he is. A. despite B. although C. in spite D. however I am not going to eat fast food _______________ I am starving. A. despite B. although C. in spite D. however