* Because of + N/Ving...., S + V + O.
In spite of / Despite + N/Ving..., S + V + O.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
→ In spite of a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Mary couldn't go to school because she was sick
→ Because of her sickness, Mary couldn't go to school.
3. Although the weather was bad, She went to school on time
→ Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. My Mother told me to go to school although I was sick
→ In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home
→ Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
→ Despite his bad grades, Tom was admitted to the university.
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
→ Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
8. In spite of his god salary, Tom gave up his job.
→ Although his salary was good, Tom gave up his job.
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
→ In spite of not finishing the paper, he went to sleep.
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
→ Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies.