Choose the correct word(s) to complete the sentences. Sometimes both are correct.

1. ____________ ______ we left late, we still got there in time.
A) Although
B) In spite of
C) Both are correct

2. She’s going on holiday with friends. Her parents, ____________ ______, are not very happy about it.
A) however
B) whereas
C) Both are correct

3. We decided to work ____________ ______ the fact we were on holiday.
A) in spite of
B) despite
C) Both are correct

4. They enjoyed the course, ____________ ______ it was very difficult.
A) even though
B) as well
C) Both are correct

5. I told John the car was too expensive. ____________ ______, he still bought it.
A) However
B) Although
C) Both are correct

6. Most people tried to help us. They were very friendly ____________ ______.
A) too
B) as well
C) Both are correct

7. Ethan spends his time in the library, ____________ ______ the others are always playing football.
A) while
B) whereas
C) Both are correct

8. It was a fantastic evening, ____________ ______ the terrible food.
A) although
B) despite
C) Both are correct