Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Write no more than THREE words.

Although he worked hard, he didn’t succeed in the examination.

In spite of

, he didn’t succeed in the examination.

Although Veronica felt very sad, she still went to the party.

Despite

, Veronica still went to the party.

Although Judy was severely disabled, she took part in many sports.

Despite

, Judy took part in many sports.

Even though the millionaire has much money, he doesn’t feel happy.

Despite

, the millionaire doesn’t feel happy.

Although rain was predicted in the weather forecast, it stayed fine.

In spite of

in the weather forecast, it stayed fine.

Although he has a good salary, he is unhappy in his new job.

In spite of

, he is unhappy in his new job.

Although the teacher warned the students not to climb that tree, they did.

In spite of

, the students climbed that tree.