Despite and Although - Exercise 1

Choose the correct option in each sentence.

1. the rain, we had a great picnic. 2. it was raining, we had a great picnic. 3. She passed the exam studying very little. 4. feeling ill, he went to work. 5. He kept smiling he was very nervous. 6. the fact that it was expensive, we bought it. 7. I like her, she can be quite rude. 8. We enjoyed the trip, the long journey. 9. The film was boring. We stayed until the end, . 10. she is only sixteen, she speaks four languages.

Despite and Although - Exercise 2

Complete each sentence with despite, in spite of, although or even though. Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

1. We went for a walk the cold weather. 2. he has a good salary, he never saves any money. 3. She got the job having no experience. 4. I went to the party I felt really tired. 5. his injury, he finished the race. 6. He is very generous he doesn't have much money. 7. They bought the house the fact that it was far from the city. 8. it was my birthday, I had to work all day. 9. She is always cheerful, all her problems. 10. The match went ahead the heavy rain.