ex1. Complete these sentences with although or in spite of

1) ……………..all my careful plans, a lot of things went wrong.

2) ……………..I had planned everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.

3) I love music………………..I can’t play a musical instrument.

4) ……………..being very tired, we carried on walking.

5) …..The heating was on,  the house was still cold.

5) We lost the match although we were the better team. (despite)

 ex2. Rewrite 

1) In spite of not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry. (although)

2) I’m not tired in spite of working hard all day. (although)

3) She is quite fat although she plays sport everyday. (despite / the fact)

4) Although I see him every morning, I’ve never spoken to him. (in spite of)

5) It’s quite warm although it’s a bit windy. (despite)