1. He didn’t come because he was sick.
He didn’t come because of ……………………………………………………………………………..
2. The train was late because the fog was thick.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
3. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
4. She stay at home because her mother was sick.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
5. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
6. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
Because of……………………………………………………………………………………………...
7. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
8. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
9. He left school because his life was hard.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
10. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
11. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
12. Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
13. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
14. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
Because of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
15. Although she was ill, she went to school.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
16. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
17. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
In spite of…….. ………………………………………………………………………………………..
18. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
Despite ……………………………………………………………………………………………........
19. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
20. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
21. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
22. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
In spite of……………………………………………………………………………………………...
23. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
24. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
25. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
26. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
He ate all the fruits despite ……………………………………………………………………………
27. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
28. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
29. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
31. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
32. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………………………………...
33. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
Despite. …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
34. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
We bought the house despite …………………………………………………………………………..
35. Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
36. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
Despite …………………………………………………………………………………………….......
37. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
In spite of ……………………………………………………………………
