I/ Because of/ In spite of
1. Although they have little money, they are happy.
=>In spite of
2. We went out although the rain was heavy.
=>In spite of
3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
=>Despite
4. Though his wound was bad, he refused to surrender.
=>In spite of
5.Because it rained heavily, we have cancelled the party.
=>Because of
6. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.
=>In spite of
7. She was dismissed because she was lazy.
=>Because of
8. She is sad because she lives far away from her family.
=>Because of
9. Although her health is poor, she studies very hard for the exam.
=>In spite of
10. Because the condition of the house is bad, they can’t rent it.
=>Because of
I/ Because of/ In spite of
1. Although they have little money, they are happy.
=>In spite of having little money, they are happy.
2. We went out although the rain was heavy.
=>In spite of the heavy rain, we went out.
3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.
=>Despite the hot night air, they slept soundly.
4. Though his wound was bad, he refused to surrender.
=>In spite of bad wound, he refused to surrender.
5.Because it rained heavily, we have cancelled the party.
=>Because of the heavy rain, we have cancelled the party.
6. Although he was seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.
=>In spite of being seriously ill, he was determined to finish his work.
7. She was dismissed because she was lazy.
=>Because of being lazy, she was dismissed.
8. She is sad because she lives far away from her family.
=>Because of living far away from her family, she is sad.
9. Although her health is poor, she studies very hard for the exam.
=>In spite of poor health, she studies very hard for the exam.
10. Because the condition of the house is bad, they can’t rent it.
=>Because of the bad condition of the house, they can’t rent it.
