Rewrite the following sentences in the way that their original meanings do not change.
1. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well.
In spite of .......................................................................................
2. Mary could not go to school because she was sick
Because of .....................................................................................
3. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time.
Despite ...........................................................................................
4. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick.
In spite of .......................................................................................
5. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home.
Because of .....................................................................................
6. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad.
Despite ...........................................................................................
7. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
Despite ............................................................................................
8. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job.
Although ..........................................................................................
9. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
In spite of .........................................................................................
10. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies.
Even though ......................................................................
Despite being sick, my brother went to school on time
---> Although....my brother was sick, he went to school on time............................................................
Many people don't go to see the movie because of the expensive tickets
---> Because......the tickets are expensive, Many people don't go to see the movie.............................................................
My sister and I are speaking Chinese now
---> Chinese .......is being spoken by My sister and I now...............................................................
Peter has watched the play before
---> The play.......has been watched by Peter before................................................................
They have gone out for a drink for thirty minutes
---> They started.......going out for a drink thirty minutes ago...............................................................
Despite being sick, my brother went to school on time
---> Although my brother was sick, he went to school on time.
Many people don't go to see the movie because of the expensive tickets
---> Because the stickets are expensive, many people don't go to see the movie.
My sister and I are speaking Chinese now
---> Chinese is being spoken by my sister and me now.
Peter has watched the play before
---> The play has been watched by Peter before.
They have gone out for a drink for thirty minutes
---> They started going out for a drink thirty minutes ago.