16. In spite of being ill, Minh still came to the meeting.
17. Despite departing early, he didn't arrive on time.
18. Despite being not very good, he accepts them.
19. Although she studies quite well, she isn't brilliant.
20. Although the weather was bad, they went out for dinner.
21. Even though he is old, he still leads an active life.
22. Though Ba worked hard, he failed his exam.
CT :
In spite of/Despite + N/V-ing, S + V + O.
Although/Though/Even though + S + V + O.