10. Because of the high prices, we decided to stay at home instead of going to the cinema.
Because the prices were high, we decided to stay at home instead of going to the cinema.

11. Despite the storm, they went out to party.
Although there was a storm, they went out to party.

12. I managed to get to sleep although there was a lot of noise.
Despite there being a lot of noise, I managed to get to sleep.

13. In spite of missing the bus, we went to school on time.
Although we missed the bus, we went to school on time.

14. Despite careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.
Although they prepared carefully, they had a lot of difficulties in making the film.

15. Despite her unkind behavior, we still love her.
Although her behavior is unkind, we still love her.

16. Although the film poster is wonderful, I don't like to see it.
In spite of the film poster being wonderful, I don't like to see it.

17. Despite being ill, Mary still went to school.
Although she was ill, Mary still went to school.

18. Although the car was dirty, he didn't wash it.
Despite the car being dirty, he didn't wash it.

19. In spite of taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.
Although Mr. Ba took a taxi, he was late for the meeting.

20. In spite feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.
Although feeling tired, Sue stayed up late talking to Jill.