CORRECT OR INCORRECT
THEY LOST THE MATCH EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE A GREAT TEAM.
CORRECT
We understood him ... his strong accent
We understood him despite/ in spite of his strong accent.
Despite arrive late, Mary managed to finish the examination paper.
Despite arriving late, Mary managed to finish the examination paper.
Despite the fact that illness, he was able to lead a normal life.
Incorrect
He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness.
I’ve never been to the US …………………… having friends and relatives there.
I have never been to the US in spite of / despite having friends and relatives there.
Although everyone is busy, but we still have to finish the project.
Although everyone is busy, we still have to finish the project.
On the one hand they'd love to have kids, but on the other hand, they don't want to give up their freedom.
correct
............................ the watch was expensive, he bought it.
Although / Even though the watch was expensive, he bought it.
In spite of she had the qualifications, she did not get the job.
Although she had the qualifications, she didn't get the job.
In spite being friends, I don’t know his address.
ıncorrect
In spite of being friends, I don't know his address.
They managed to do it ........................... I was not there.
They managed to do it although I was not there.
However they gave her the best treatment, they could not save her.
Even though they gave her the best treatment, they couldn't save her.
This kind of music is very popular. I don’t like it, even though.
Incorrect
This kind of music is very popular. I don't like it, though.
My sister works three jobs in a day. …………………., she doesn’t earn much money.
My sister works three jobs in a day. However, she doesn’t earn much money.
I tried to look happy although feeling miserable.
I tried to look happy although I was feeling miserable. or
I tried to look happy in spite of feeling miserable.
or
I tried to look happy despite feeling miserable.