1) Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. => In spite of .... 2) Mary could not go to school because she was sick. e guuU seat > Because of ... 3) Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. =>Despite ... 4) My mother told me to go to school although I was sick. =>In spite of.... 5) Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home. => Because of.... 6) Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. => Despite 7) Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman. >Despite... 8) In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job. >Although.... 9) Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep. =>In spite of .... 10) In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies. > Even though. 11) Many people began to wearing jeans because they were cheap. > Because of..... 12) Since he was careless, Tom lost the game. => Because of..... 13) Although she behaves well, no one loves her. Despite...... 14) Because of the cold weather, the crops are late this year. =>Because 15) Mary was worried because Tom was late. => Because of..... 16) Tom walked slowly because his leg was bad. =>Because of..... 17) I came here because I want the English course. => Because of.... 18) I went to school although it was hot. => Despite...... 19) Because the dust in the room, I can't go in. =>Because of....... 20) Because of too much smoke, We have to wear masks. => Because ....