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Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. => In spite of ……
being a poor student, Tom studied very well
Mary could not go to school because she was sick => Because of ….
being sick,Mary couldn’t go to school
Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. => Despite ….
the bad weather,she went to school on time
My mother told me to go to school although I was sick => In spite of ….
my sickness,my mother told me to go to school
Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home. => Because of ….
a big storm, I stayed at home
Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad => Despite...
Tom’s bad grade,he was admitted to the university
Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman => Despite
her physical handicap,she has become a successful woman
In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job => Although...
Tom got a good salary, he gave up his job
Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep => In spite of
having not finished the paper,he went to sleep
In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies => Even though...
the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies
