1. Depite being very disappointed, Mary tried to keep calm.
2. in spite of the heavy rain, the explorers decided to continue their journey.
3. Although he was able to do the job, he was not offered the position.
4. Even though he had worked very hard, he failed.
5. In spite of being a poor student, he studied very well.
6. In spite of often telling lies, the headmaster believes him.
7. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
8. In spite of being sick, my mother told me to go to school.
9. In spite of a big storm, they decided to leave home.
10. Despite Tom's bad grades, he was admitted to the university.