1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of being a poor student, he studied very well.
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
Because of being sick , Mary could not 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. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
- In spite of being sick , I was told to go to school by my mother
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
- Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.