Rewrite these sentences with suggested words:
1. Despite their poverty, they seemed happy.
=> Even though
2. Although the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
=> Despite
3. In spite of his suffering from a bad cold, William still went to school.
=> Although
4. Because of the long meeting, they felt tired.
=>Because
5. Despite the storm, the game continued.
=> Although
6. They slept soundly despite the hot night air.
=> Although
7. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home .
=> Because of
8. My mother told me to go to school although I wawas sick.
=> In spite of