1. Although she was ill, she went to school.

     In spite of       

2. He didn’t come because he was sick. 

     He didn’t come because of   

3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry. 

    Despite       

4. The train was late because the fog was thick. 

    Because of       

5. I accepted the job although the salary was low. 

    In spite of       

6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad. 

  Because of