1. Maria tried to read a novel in French, and the book was too difficult for her to understand.
2. The waiter was not very nice, but the food was delicious.
3. Although he worked very hard, he still cannot earn enough money to support his family.
4. I wanted to give him some money after he helped me with the car.
5. Everyone is ready for the discussion in spite of him.
6. Despite being tired, I managed to finish the work.
7. Are her children a boy or a girl?
8. I forgot to bring the map, so I got lost.
9. He failed the examination because he didn't study hard enough.
10. I don't like watching films on TV but I like watching them at the cinema.