Linking ideas with 'in spite of', 'despite', 'although', 'even though' and 'though': 1

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_____ they'd only known each other for two months, they got engaged.

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_____ the fact that I'm allergic to dogs, my parents are getting a puppy.

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_____ I love sweets and cakes, I try not to eat them during the week.

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I'm a terrible singer, _____ having two parents who are good musicians.

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I would move to Australia if I got a job offer, _____ the distance from my family.

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I completely forgot to post the letter, _____ him reminding me in the morning.

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_____ I'm a nurse, I can't stand the sight of blood.

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She passed her driving test, _____ she made a lot of mistakes.

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