1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
ð In spite of__________________ being a poor student, Tom studied very well._________________________________
2. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
ð Despite ______________ the bad weather, she went to school on time.______________________________________
3. In spite of being short, they still love playing sports
ð Although _____________ they are short, they still love playing sports______________________________________