Even though

Although
Though

In spite of
Despite
• 1. Although the exam was difficult, I think I did it well.

• 2. I think I did well though the exam was difficult.

• 3. The exam was difficult. I think I did well, though.

• 4. Even though the exam was easy, I failed it.

• 1.Despite his best efforts, the man just couldn’t
succeed.
2. In spite of his best efforts, the man couldn’t
succeed.
3. Despite being on time to the lecture, we were
not admitted
4. In spite of being on time to the lecture, we
were not admitted.
•Despite the fact that it was expensive, I
bought it.
• We are good friends in spite of the fact
that we often disagree.