2/ We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. We could not afford the fee. (however)
→ We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon; however, we could not afford the fee.
→ We planned to visit Petronas in the afternoon. However, we could not afford the fee.
3/ Mary was sick. She didn’t leave the meeting until it ended. (despite)
→ Despite Mary's illness, she didn’t leave the meeting until it ended.
→ Mary didn’t leave the meeting until it ended despite her illness.
4/ We live in the same street. We rarely see each other. (in spite of)
→ In spite of living in the same street, we rarely see each other.
→ We rarely see each other in spite of living in the same street.
5/ I couldn’t sleep. I was tired. (in spite of)
→ In spite of my tiredness, I couldn't sleep.
→ I couldn't sleep in spite of my tiredness.
6/ My foot was hurt. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)
→ Although my foot was hurt, I managed to walk to the nearest village.
→ I managed to walk to the nearest village although my foot was hurt.
7/ I’ve been too busy to answer by email. I’ll do it soon. (nevertheless)
→ I’ve been too busy to answer by email. Nevertheless, I'll do it soon.
→ I’ve been too busy to answer by email; nevertheless, I'll do it soon.
8/ I got very wet in the rain. I had an umbrella. (although)
→ Although I had an umbrella, I got very wet in the rain.
→ I got very wet in the rain although I had an umbrella.