II. Rewrite the following sentences that keep the same meaning. 1. Though he performed excellently, he didn’t win an Oscar for Best Actor. Despite____________________________________________________________________________ 2. Although Tom was a poor student, he studied very well. In spite of __________________________________________________________________________ 3. Mary went to school even though she was sick. Despite____________________________________________________________________________ 4. Although the plot wasn’t very interesting, the special effects were spectacular. (boring) In spite of __________________________________________________________________________ 5. Even though the prices are high, my daughter insists on going to the movies. Despite____________________________________________________________________________ 6. Though his name is English-sounding, James Martin is in fact German. In spite of __________________________________________________________________________ 7. Even though she was sick, he didn’t come to see her. Despite ____________________________________________________________________________ 8. Although they are intelligent, they cannot solve the problem. (intelligence) In spite of __________________________________________________________________________ 9. Though she behaves well, no one loves her. (behaviour) Despite ____________________________________________________________________________ 10. Although there is lots of dust, he enters the room. Despite ___________________________________________________________________________ 11. Though there was too much smoke, they didn’t wear masks. In spite of __________________________________________________________________________ 12. Even though there are a lot of coronavirus cases, people did not protect themselves. Despite ____________________________________________________________________________