1. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm ( although )
⇒ Although she didn't like coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2. We took many pictures though the sky was cloudy ( despite )
⇒ Despite the cloudy sky, we took many pictures.
3. Despite her poor memory, the old woman told interesting stories to the children ( even though )
⇒ Although the old women's memory is poor, she told interesting stories to children.
4. Though he has been absent frequently, ha has managed to pass the test ( in spite of )
⇒ In spite of his frequent absence, he has managed to pass the test.
5. Nicky told me the secret despite having promised not to do so ( though )
⇒ Although Nicky had promised not to tell me the secret, she did so.
6. We plan to buy a ticket for the drawing although we know we will not win a prize ( even though )
⇒ Even though we know we will not win a prize, we plan to buy a ticket for the drawing.
7. In spite of the high price, my daughters insist on going to the movies every Saturday ( even though )
⇒ Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
8. He ate the chocolate cake even though he is on a diet ( in spite of )
⇒ In spite of on a diet, he ate the chocolate cake.
⇒ He ate the chocolate cake in spite of the fact that he is on a diet.