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

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

In spite of

in the weather forecast, it stayed fine.

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

In spite of

, he didn’t succeed in the examination.

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.