`text{6. Despite Tom's bad grades, he was admitted to the university.}`
`text{7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.}`
`text{8. Although Tom had a good salary, he gave up his job.}`
`text{9. In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.}`
`text{10. Even though the prices were high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.}`
`text{11. In spite of being an accountant, she never seems to have any money.}`
`text{12. In spite of being a millionaire, Henry hates spending money.}`
`text{13. In spite of feeling unwell, Marj went on working.}`
`text{14. In spite of the hot night, they slept soundly.}`
`text{15. Despite being successful, she felt dissatisfied.}`
`text{16. Despite being full of water, the boat sailed on.}`
`text{17. Despite being poor, the children seemed happy.}`
`text{18. Despite queuing for an hour, we couldn't get tickets.}`
`text{19. Despite the silly story, I enjoyed the film.}`
`text{20. Despite promising that wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock}`