HOMEWORK

1. (Despite, In spite of) the bad weather, we went on a school picnic. 2. (Despite, In spite of) his illness, Benny went to school because he had an important exam. 3. (Although, Even though, Though, Despite the fact that) she was very busy, my mother cooked a great meal for us. 4. I studied hard for my English test. I still got a low grade (though). 5. My mother is never pleased with my grades (although, even though, though, despite the fact that) I get nothing less than a "B". 6. I have so many cavities (although, even though, though, despite the fact that ) I brush my teeth regularly. 7. (Despite, In spite of) the heavy fog, we managed to get to the meeting on time. 8. (Although, Even though, Though, Despite the fact that) we played well, we couldn't win the game. 9. The elevator was out of order so I had to use the stairs (despite, in spite of) being exhausted. 10. She still loves her husband (although, even though, though, despite the fact that) they broke up. 11. He is very unhappy (although, even though, though, despite the fact that) he is very rich. 12. (Although, Even though, Though, Despite the fact that) I lived in France for two years, I can hardly speak any French. 13. He's decided to go on a vacation (despite, in spite of) all the financial problems they are going through. 14. I can't let you go out with him ( although, even though, though, despite the fact that) I know how kind he is. 15. I am not going to eat fast food (although, even though, though, despite the fact that) I am starving.