1. Although the film was exciting, we didn't watch to the end.
Despite the film being exciting, we didn't watch to the end.

2. Though the road was flooded, we could get to school on time.
In spite of the road being flooded, we could get to school on time.

3. Despite her refusal to work overtime, she didn't get the promotion.
Although she refused to work overtime, she didn't get the promotion.

4. In spite of his curiosity, he did not search for the cause of the accident.
Though he was curious, he did not search for the cause of the accident.

5. In spite of their encouragement, I did not take part in the game.
Although they encouraged me, I did not take part in the game.

6. Despite our early arrival, we couldn't finish the test.
Although we arrived early, we couldn't finish the test.

7. Although the box is heavy, he can carry it upstairs.
In spite of the box being heavy, he can carry it upstairs.

8. Though the weather was foggy, the plane was not delayed.
Despite the foggy weather, the plane was not delayed.

9. Because of her shyness, she never speaks in front of the class.
Because she is shy, she never speaks in front of the class.

10. Due to his strength, he can lift this heavy box.
Because of his strength, he can lift this heavy box.