Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well

1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
=> In spite of                                                                                                                     
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick.
=> Because of                                                                                                                                        
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
=> Despite                                                                                                                                           
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
=> In spite of                                                                                                                                          
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
=> Because of                                                                                                                                        
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
=> Despite                                                                                                                                           
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
=> Despite                                                                                                                                           
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
=> Although                                                                                                                                        
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
=> In spite of                                                                                                                                          
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Even though