1. Despite being very tired, I couldn't sleep.

2. In spite of having very little money, they are happy.

3. Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village.

4. In spite of the silly story, I enjoyed the film.

5. Despite living in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.
6. Even though I was only out for five minutes. I got very wet in the rain.

1. I couldn’t sleep. I was very tired.(despite)

→1. Despite being very tired, I couldn't sleep

Despite + N/V-ing

2. They have very little money. They are happy.(in spite of)

→2. In spite of having very little money, they are happy

In spite of + N/V-ing

3. My foot was injured. I managed to walk to the nearest village. (although)

→3. Although my foot was injured, I managed to walk to the nearest village.

Although + clause

4. I enjoyed the film. The story was silly.(in spite of)

→4. I enjoyed the film in spite of the silly story

5. We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.(despite)

→5. Despite living in the same street, we hardly ever see each other.

6. I got very wet in the rain. I was only out for five minutes. (even though)

→6. Even though I was only out for five minutes, I got very wet in the rain.

Even though + clause.