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