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1. In spite of being a poor student, he studied very well.
2. Because of being sick, Mary could not go to school. / Because of Mary’s sickness, she could not go to school.
3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
5. Because of the big storm, I stayed at home.
6. Despite Tom’s bad grades, he was admitted to the university.
7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
8. Although Tom’s salary was good, he gave up his job.