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3. In spite of having a very important job, he isn't particularly well-paid.
4. Despite having never seen her before, I recognized her from a photograph.
5. In spite of the quite cold weather, she wasn't wearing the coat.
6. Despite not liking them very much, we thought we'd better invite them to the party.
7. In spite of not speaking the language, I managed to make myself understand.
8. Despite the heat, the room wasn't warm.
9. In spite of having met her twice before, I didn't recognized her.
10. Because of his irregular hours, Mr.Harris often misses the bus.
11. Despite having known each other a long time, we're not very good friends.
12. In spite of being ill, Minh still came to the meeting.

13. Because there were numerous objections which they made, the play was not accepted.
14. Even though he is old, he still leads an active life.
15. Though he worked hard, Ba failed his exam.
16. Although it rained heavily, we decided to go to see the match.
17. Though they quarrel each other, they remain the best of friends.
18. Although the weather was bad, they went out for dinner.
19. Athough she isn't brilliant, she studies quite well.
20. Even though the house isn't nice, I like the garden.