Although he promised to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late. (despite)
Despite promising to arrive on time, he was fifteen minutes late.
I took a map with me so as not to get lost. (so that)
I took a map with me so that I wouldn't get lost
In spite of the fact that she was extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby. (In spite)
In spite of being extremely tired, she got up to feed the baby.
I got a working holiday visa so that I could work as much as I want to. (in order to)
I got a working holiday visa in order to work as much as I wanted
She went out with that guy even though he was really ugly. (despite + noun)
She went out with that guy despite his ugliness
Even though she lost a lot of money, she continued to gamble. (in spite of + noun)
In spite of her loss of a lot of money, she continued to gamble.
They continued to play outside even though it was cold. (despite + noun)
They continued to play outside despite the coldness
It was a good movie though the music was a bit too loud. (despite)
It was a good movie despite the music being too loud
_________ being the smartest in the class, he dropped out of school
Despite / In spite of
She got her drivers license ________ she’s a terrible driver
although / though / even though
The teacher partied on Wednesday night despite having work the following morning. (even though)
The teacher partied on Wednesday night even though she had work the following morning
_______ her success, she was still unhappy
Despite / In spite of
