Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
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 ......................................................................
CHANGE CLAUSE OF CONCESSION TO PHRASE:
1.The plane took off though the weather was bad
=>The plane took off despite the bad weather.
2.She studied well though her life was hard at the time
=>She studied well in spite of her hard life at the time.
3. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time
=>Despite heavy rain,l went to school on time.
4. He didn't stop his car though the traffic lights turned red
=>He didn't stop his car despite the traffic lights' turning red.
5. Although Jane was sad, she managed to smile
=>Despite being sad,Jane managed to smile.
1.The plane took off though the weather was bad
-> The plane took off inspite of the bad weather
2.She studied well though her life was hard at the time
-> She studied well despite her hard life
3. Although it rained heavily, I went to school on time
-> Inspite of the heavy rain, I went to school on time
4. He didn't stop his car though the traffic lights turned red
-> He didn't stop his car despite the red traffic light
5. Although Jane was sad, she managed to smile
-> Inspite of being sad, she managed to smile