Rewrite: Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed. -->
1. Mary tried to keep calm although she was very disappointed.-> Despite...
2. Even though it was raining heavily, the explorers decided to coninue their journey. -> In spite of...
3. Despite his ability to do the job, he was not offered the position.-> Although...
4. He had worked very hard but he failed.-> Even though -
5. Although Tom was a poor students, he studied very well. ->In spite of...
6. Although he often tells lies, the headmaster believes him.-> In spite of...
7. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.-> Despite...
8. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.-> In spite of...
9. Although there was a big storm, they decided to leave hom. ->In spite of-
10. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. -> Despite -