Question 1

Although it was raining, we went for a walk.  (despite)

Accepted Answer

Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

Question 2

Although he is rich, he never pays for lunch. (despite)

Accepted Answer

Despite being rich, he never pays for lunch.

Question 3

Despite eating lots of food, I was still hungry. (Although)

Accepted Answer

Although I ate lots of food, I was still hungry.

Question 4

Although it was cold, we all went for a walk.  (DESPITE)

Accepted Answer

Despite the cold weather, we all went for a walk.

Question 5

It was raining but I went swimming anyway. (IN SPITE OF)

Accepted Answer

In spite of the rain, I went swimming.

Question 6

_____________being very tired, we carried on walking.

Accepted Answer

In spite of/Despite being very tired, we carried on walking.

Question 7

Most people still prefer to travel by plane _________________ airfares increased greatly.

Accepted Answer

Most people still prefer to travel by plane although airfares increased greatly.

Question 8

They arrived on time _____________ the delay.

Accepted Answer

They arrived on time in spite of/despite the delay.

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