1. Because she was old, she retired. Because of …………………………………………………………………… 2. Because she was sick, she went to bed early Because of ……………………………………………….……………… 3. We had a punishment because we got bad marks Because of ………………………………………………………………….……………… 4. Tom failed the exam because of his laziness Because ……………………………………………………………………….……………… 5. Because it rained heavily, we didn’t go on a picnic Because of ……………………………………………………………………………… 6. Because of her age, she could’t work all day. Because …………………………………………………………………….……………… 7. Because he drove badly, he caused many accidents Because of ……………………………………………………………..……………… 8. Because Mary got up late, she missed the last train Because of ………………………………………………………………..……………… 1.We went on a picnic although the weather was cold Despite………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Even though he came late, he still saw all the film Inspite of………………………………………………………………………………. 3.Although she is old, she does morning exercises every day despite………………………………………………………………………. 4. Although they were poor, the children seemed very happy Inspite of………………………………………………………………………. 5. Although she was succesful, she felt dissatisfied Inspite …………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert Inspite of………………………………………………………………………. 7. In spite of his laziness, he passed the exam easily Though………………………………………………………………………………… 8. Despite of her sickness, she went to school Even though………………………………………………………………….. 9. In spite of being late, he still saw the beginning of the show ……………………………………………………………………….. 10. Despite of the rain, we went on a picnic in the park ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11. Despite her dislike for coffee, she drank it ………………………………………………………………………………………….