1. In spite of having a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid.
2. Despite haven't seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
3. Despite the cold, she wasn't wearing the coat
4. Despite we don't like them, we though we had better invite them to the party.
5. In spite of not speaking French, I managed to make myself understand.
6. Despite being poor, he studies very well.
7. Despite had met her twice before, I didn't recognize her.
8. In spite of knowing each other for a long time, we're not very good frinds.
9. Despite being ill, he still came to the meeting.
10. Despite promised not to be late, he didn't arrived until 9 o'clock
