Grammar. Task 1. Now rewrite these sentences using despite his/her + noun 1. Although she was successful, she felt dissatisfied. Despite 2. Although Patrick was ill, he still came to meeting. Despite 3. Although he promised that he wouldn't be late, he didn't arrive until 9 o'clock Despite Grammar. Task 2. Rewrite the sentences using in spite of + ing 1. Although she was an accountant, she never seems to have any money. In spite of... 2. Although he lost a lot of blood, he is in a stable condition In spite of 3. Although she had a bad cough, she was able to sing in the choir. In spite of