Complete the sentences so that they mean the same as the first sentence.

1 In spite of studying for the Italian test, he didn’t pass.
Although he studied for the Italian test, he didn’t pass.
2 Despite having broken the screen, Toby can still use his tablet.
Even though ............................................................
3 She took German lessons for a year, yet she still can’t speak any German.
Despite the ..................................................................................
4 The app is free, yet not many people want to download it.
In spite of the .......................................................................
5 We continued with the Viber call despite the signal being poor.
Though .......................................................................
6 Despite it being expensive, Rachel bought the smartphone.
Although ..................................................................................
7 Dylan got a new phone but he kept his old number.
Despite .........................................................................
8 The French lesson was really long. It was very interesting, though.
In spite........................................................................................