1. Although I was late, I didn’t miss the bus.
→ In spite of being late, I didn’t miss the bus.
2. Although I was in a hurry, I didn’t forget to lock the door.
→ Despite being in a hurry, I didn’t forget to lock the door.
3. Even though it was raining heavily, they went to the football match.
→ In spite of raining heavily, they went to the football match.
4. She didn’t get the job, even though she had all the necessary qualifications.
→ In spite of having all the necessary qualifications, she didn’t get the job.
5. Though she hates rock music, she went to the performance.
→ Despite hating rock music, she went to the performance.
6. Even though they were very successful, they never made much money.
→ In spite of being very successful, they never made much money.
7. Although she knew the answer, she refused to tell him.
→ Despite knowing the answer, she refused to tell him.
8. Although she has a lot of money, she doesn’t help the homeless.
→ Despite having a lot of money, she doesn’t help the homeless.
9. Even though I had planned very carefully, we ended up staying in a really bad hotel.
→ Despite planning very carefully, we ended up staying in a really bad hotel.
10. Though I wasn’t keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.
→ In spite of not being keen on the film, I thought the music was beautiful.