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 _______________________________________________________
Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of
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 couldn’t 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 had a good salary, 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