Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time. -> Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.

In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school. -> Although I was sick, my mother told me to go to school.

Because of a big storm, I stayed at home. -> Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.

Despite her hunger, she didn't eat much. -> Although she was hungry, she didn't eat much.

Because of the thick fog, the train was late. -> Because there was thick fog, the train was late.

In spite of working very hard, she didn't get ill. -> Although she worked very hard, she didn't get ill.

In spite of having health problems, he is always smiling. -> Although he has health problems, he is always smiling.

Despite the difficult exam, he got good marks. -> Although the exam was difficult, he got good marks.