Choose the best answer.

_______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.  

the weather was bad, we enjoyed our trip.

Despite its monopoly, the company was losing money.

=>Although

, the company was losing money.

I never go out, despite getting a lot of invitations.

=>Though

, I never go out.

In spite of his lack of talent, everyone thinks he is wonderful.

=> Even though

, everyone thinks he is wonderful.

Despite drinking all that beer, we didn’t get drunk.

=> Although

, we didn’t get drunk.

In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

=>Even though

, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

=>Despite the fact that

, she has become a successful woman.