III. Rewrite the sentences without changing their meaning. 21. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. ð In spite of .................................................................................................................. 22. Mary could not go to school because she was sick. ð Because of ................................................................................................................ 23. Although the weather was bad, she went to school on time. ð Despite ...................................................................................................................... 24. My mother told me to go to school although I was sick. ð In spite of .................................................................................................................. 25. Because there was a big storm, I stayed at home. ð Because of ................................................................................................................ 26. Tom was admitted to the university although his grades were bad. ð Despite ...................................................................................................................... 27. Although she has a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman. ð Despite ...................................................................................................................... 28. In spite of his good salary, Tom gave up his job. ð Although ................................................................................................................... 29. Though he had not finished the paper, he went to sleep. ð In spite of .................................................................................................................. 30. In spite of the high prices, my daughter insists on going to the movies. ð Even though ...............................................................................................