1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of _______________________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of _______________________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
à Despite _______________________________________________________________
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of _______________________________________________________________
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough_______________________________________________________________
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.
à Although___________________________________________________________________
7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
àIn spite of___________________________________________________________________
8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
àDespite_____________________________________________________________________
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of being sick, Mary could not go to school.
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although Tom's salary was good, he gave up his job.
6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.
Although he is so young, his acting is excellent.
7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.
In spite of the fascinating film poster, I don't want to see this film.
8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.
Despite our careful plan, we made some mistakes.
