`1` In spite of the silly film , I enjoyed the film.
Although+ S + V + O
`->` In spite of+ Ving / N/ N phrases`
`2` Despite having all the necessary qualifications, I didn't get the job.
3 ` In spite of feeling afraid, Laura wants to fly
`4` In spite of the cloudy sky, we took many pictures
`5` Although they are poor, they are very generous
`6` Because of feeing tired Mary went to bed early.
`7` Because of the difficult test, I couldn't do it .
`8` .Because of the noisiness, I can't study.
`9` .Because of the fog, the train was late.
`10` Despite being hungry , she didn't eat much.
`11` In spite of the darkness, they continued to work .
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`->` Although S + V + O , clause 2
`->` In spite of / Despite + Ving / N / N phrases, clause 2
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Because S + V + O , clause 2
`->` Because of + N / N phrase / Ving , Clause 2