Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same

Exercise 1: Rewrite each of the sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays the same.
1. Although it was cold, we went swimming.
→ In spite of
2. We stopped playing tennis because it started to rain.
→ Because of
3. Although he felt tired, he still went on working.
→ Despite
4. Mrs Hoa is very busy. She helps his son with his homework, though.
=> Even though
5. I like fish, but I don't like catching them myself.
→ Although
6. He got bad marks because of his carelessness in writing.
→ Because
7. Although Ann was ill, she insisted on going to work.
→ in spite of
8. They are always happy although they have very little money.
=> Despite