1. Even though the work was very hard, we enjoyed doing that job. (in spite of)
 * Viết lại: In spite of the very hard work, we enjoyed doing that job.
2. Although Jane has very little money, she is happy. (despite)
 * Viết lại: Despite having very little money, she is happy.
3. In spite of her injured foot, she managed to walk to the village. (although)
 * Viết lại: Although she had an injured foot, she managed to walk to the village.
4. Despite the low salary, I decided to accept the job. (even though)
 * Viết lại: Even though the salary was low, I decided to accept the job.
5. In spite of being the better team, we lost the match. (though)
 * Viết lại: Though we were the better team, we lost the match.
6. Despite not having eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry. (even though)
 * Viết lại: Even though I hadn't eaten for 24 hours, I didn't feel hungry.
7. Despite the bad weather, they went out for a walk. (although)
 * Viết lại: Although the weather was bad, they went out for a walk.
8. Even though his health is poor, he attends office regularly. (despite the fact that)
 * Viết lại: Despite the fact that his health is poor, he attends office regularly.
9. Although Peter practises hard, he can't pass the driving test. (but)
 * Viết lại: Peter practises hard, but he can't pass the driving test. (Ở câu này, "but" được sử dụng để nối hai mệnh đề tương phản, không cần dùng các từ nối khác.)
10. She has plenty of money, but she is very mean. (although)
 * Viết lại: Although she has plenty of money, she is very mean.
11. In spite of the fact that his vision is poor, he reads books. (in spite of)
 * Viết lại: In spite of his poor vision, he reads books.
12. Although Mr John is famous, he's very humble. (as)
 * Viết lại: Famous as Mr John is, he's very humble. (Câu này sử dụng cấu trúc đặc biệt để nhấn mạnh sự tương phản.)