1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
→ In spite of __________________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
→ Because of _________________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
→Despite ____________________________________________________________
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
→ In spite of __________________________________________________________
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
→Because of _________________________________________________________
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
→ Despite ____________________________________________________________
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
→Despite ____________________________________________________________
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
→ Although ___________________________________________________________
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
→ In spite of __________________________________________________________
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
→ Even though _______________________________________________________
