Complete the sentences using although,despite,in spite of,however or nevertheless

complete the sentences using although,despite,in spite of,however or nevertheless.sometimes two answers are possible
1...........................it was raining heavily,he went out without a raincoat
2.alice is very busy........................, she is always willing to give a hand with the housework
3.carol arrived at the meeting.........................i asked her not to be there 
4.the sky was grey and cloudy.........................we went to the beach
5.it looks like they are going to succeed...................their present difficulties 
6........................there was no electricity .i was able to read because i had a candle
7........................... she heard the telephone ring,she didn`t answer it
8..........................the weather was cold,we enjoyed our trip
9.the children slept well......................the noise 
10...........................earning a low salary,linda gave money to her parents