9. Although there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle -> In spite of... -> Despite... -> .... However, ...

`8.` Although there was no electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle.

`=>` In spite of not having any electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle. (In spite of + 1 cụm từ/cụm danh từ/V-ing: Mặc dù...)

`=>` Despite not having any electricity, I was able to read because I had a candle. (In spite of = Despitel; Despite + 1 cụm từ/cụm danh từ/V-ing: Mặc dù...)

`=>` There was no electricity. However, I was able to read because I had a candle. (However + 1 mệnh đề: Tuy nhiên...).