5. He was not offered the position, regardless of his ability to, do the job. "Despite ……………… 6. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed. " Disappointed …………………. 7. Despite the increase in their salaries, 60 per cent of Japanese workers still spend Saturday at work. Although they ……………………………………………………………………………….. 8. Despite her dislikes for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm. although………………. 9. Mary will take a plane, even though she dislikes flying. in spite of……………………… 10. In spite of Marcy’s sadness at losing the contest, she managed to smile. although…………….