1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of....................
2. Mary couldn't 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 School although I was sick.
In spite of....................
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
Because of....................