Exercise 12: Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning-

      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 of it bad,

      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 .....................................................................................