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It was raining heavily. The boys went on playing football. (Use ‘though’)
Though it was raining heavily, the boys went on playing football.
She had failed in the scheme. She remained quite cheerful. (Use ‘despite’)
Despite her failure in the scheme, she remained quite cheerful.
She was not feeling well. She stayed until the end of the party. (Use ‘although’)
Although she was not feeling well, she stayed until the end of the party.
It was raining heavily. The girls went on playing volleyball. (Use ‘in spite of the fact that’)
In spite of the fact that it was raining heavily, the girls went on playing volleyball.
This sofa is very expensive though it is comfortable. (Use ‘in spite of’)
This sofa is very expensive in spite of its comfort.
He was able to focus on his studies. It was quite noisy. (Use ‘even though’)
He was able to focus on his studies even though it was quite noisy.
Even though many members objected to the scheme, it was passed. (Use ‘despite’)
Despite the objections of many members, the scheme was passed.
She was not feeling well. She stayed until the end of the lecture. (Use ‘despite the fact that’)
Despite the fact that she was not feeling well, she stayed until the end of the lecture.
Though your English has improved, you need to keep your effort. (Use ‘in spite of’)
In spite of your improvement in English, you need to keep your effort.
He did not pass the test even though he had prepared for it. (Use ‘in spite of’)
He did not pass the test in spite of his preparations for it.
She was able to focus on her work. It was quite noisy. (Use ‘despite the fact that’)
Despite the fact that it was quite noisy, she was able to focus on her work.
Although they succeeded in winning the match, no one praised them. (Use ‘despite’)
Despite their success in winning the match, no one praised them.
Even though the new office is convenient, it is not big enough. (Use ‘despite’)
Despite the convenience of the new office, it is not big enough.
