1. Although the sun was shining, the water was cold
2. Even though it was raining, we decided to go out
4. Though we stayed up late, we were tired
5. In spite of his broken leg, he managed to get out of the car
6. In spite of his poverty, Tom studied very well
7. Because of her sickness, Mary could not go to school
8. Despite the bad weather, she went to scool on time
9. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school
10. Because of the big storm, I stayed at home
11. Despite hid bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university
12. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successfu; woman
13. Although his salary was good, Tom gave up his job
14. In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep
15. Even though the prices are gigh, my daughter insists on going to the movies.