11 Despite not having much time, they came to visit us.

12 In spite of being too old, he still does his gymnastics every morning.

13 Despite being the boss, Trang Anh works as hard as her employees.

14 In spite of having health problems, he is always smiling.

15 Despite the difficult exam, Kieu Anh got good marks.

Cấu trúc In spite of/ Despite+ N/ Ving/ the pact that..., clause.

`11.` They didn’t have much time, however they came to visit us.

`=>` Despite not having much time, they came to visit us.

`12`. He is too old, but he still does his gymnastics every morning.

`=>` In spite being too old, he still does his gymnastics every morning.

`13. `Trang Anh is the boss. She works as hard as her employees.

`=>` Despite being the boss, Trang Anh works as hard as her employees.

`14.` He has health problems. He is always smiling.

`=>` In spite of having health problems, he is always smiling.

`15.` Kieu Anh got good marks. The exam was difficult.

`=>` Despite the difficult exam, Kieu Anh got good marks.

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