36.Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.

ðIn spite of ________________________, Tom studied very well.

37.Mary could not go to school because she was sick.

ðBecause of ____________________, Mary couldn’t go to school.

38.Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

ðDespite _____________________, she went to school on time.

39.My mother told me to go to school although I was ill.

ð In spite of __________________, my mother told me to go to school.

40.Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

ð Because of ______________, I stayed at home.

41.Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.

ð Despite _______________, he was admitted to the university.

42.Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

ð Despite _______________, she has become a successful woman.

43.In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.

ðAlthough ____________, he gave up his job.

44.Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.

ð In spite of ____________, he went to sleep.

45. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

ðEven though _______________, my daughter insists on going to the movies.

46. They released Avengers: Infinity War in April 2018.

Avengers: Infinity War __________________ in April 2018.

47. He didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor although he performed excellently.

Despite ___________________, he didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor.

48. I find watching Monster Inc. very interesting.

I am ____________________ Monster Inc.

49. The plot wasn’t very interesting, but the special effects were spectacular.

Although _______________________, the special effects were spectacular.

50. Unless the bus arrives on time, we’ll miss the beginning of the film.

If _________________,we’ll miss the beginning of the film.