1, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting although he took a taxi. => In spite of taking a taxi, Mr. Ba was late for the meeting.
2, We came to the meeting on time though the traffic was heavy. => Despite the heavy traffic, we came to the meeting on time.
3, Sue felt tired because she stayed up late talking to Jill. => Because of staying up late talking to Jill, Sue felt tired.
4, Though he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car. => Despite having enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
5, Because I was tired, I went to bed early. => Because of being tired, I went to bed early.
6, She left him though she still loved him. => Despite still loving him, she left him.
7, Though they are brothers, they don't look alike. => Despite being brothers, they don't look alike.
8, Because of his sickness, his father asked him to stay at home. => Because of his sickness, his father asked him to stay at home.