I. Rewrite sentences with In spite of / Despite /because / because of

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
à In spite of _____________________________________________________________
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
à Because of ____________________________________________________________
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
 à Despite _____________________________________________________________

2. 4. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
à Because of ___________________________________________________________

3. 5. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
àAlthough______________________________________________________________

6. He is so young. His acting is excellent.

à Although_____________________________________________________________

7.The film poster is fascinating. I don't want to see this film.

àIn spite of______________________________________________________________

8.Although our plan is careful, we made some mistakes.

àDespite_______________________________________________________________

9. Although I was tired, I couldn’t sleep.

à In spite of _______________________________________________________________________

10. Despite having little money, They are happy.

à Although _____________________________________________________________