7. In spite of the good salary, I don't like this job.
8. Despite lacking medical qualifications, he was able to do such things.
9. In spite of the hot night air, they slept soundly.
10. In spite of her success, she felt dissatisfied.
11. In spite of being full of water, the boat sailed on
12. In spite of their poverty, the children seemed happy
13. In spite of queuing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.
14. In spite of the film's silly story, I enjoyed it.
15. In spite of his promise that he wouldn’t be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock.
C2:  In spite of his promise not to be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock.