4. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.

5. Despite having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.

6. Although I worked hard, I couldn't finish the work on time.

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- Despite/In spite of + N/NP/V-ing (*).

= Although/Though/Even though + clause.

(*) N/NP`->`Khác chủ ngữ.

     V-ing`->`Cùng chủ ngữ.

Cấu trúc: Despite/In spite of + N/Ving, clause

1, In spite of a poor student, Tom studied very well

2, Despite a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman

3, Although I worked hard, I could not finish the work on time

4, Although she draws well, she doesn't want to major in arts

5, In spite of a very important job, he isn't particurlarly well-paid

6, Despite/In spite of his illness, Minh still came to the meeting