Choose the correct variant.

1) However / Although had he studies, he doesn’t get good marks.
2) My sister has dark hair whereas / despite I am blonde.
3) Despite / While going on a diet, she put on five kilos.
4) Clever whereas / as he is, he failed the test.
5) Even though / Despite he had little money, he insisted on paying for the meal.
6) In spite of / Whatever I say, she doesn’t believe me.
7) I invited Sue. She didn’t come, although / though.
8) My mother is French whereas / even though my father is Polish.
9) Persuasive though / but you may be, I won’t change my mind.
10) Even though / Despite we’re good friends, we don’t meet very often.