1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
=> Despite / In spite of ________________not being an intelligent student, he can learn very fast______________________.

2. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house.
=> Because of ______________Hoa’s richness, she could buy that house_______________.

3. Because the rain was so heavy, I couldn't go to school.
=> Because of ________________the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school_________________.

4. His father asked him to go stay at home because he was sick.
=> Because of ___________________his sickness his father asked him to go stay at home___________________.

5. Because there was an accident, I was late.
=> Because of __________an accident, I was late_____________.

6. She failed the University entrance exam because her grades were bad.
=> Because of ____________________her bad grades_________________________.

7. Although he has a physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
=> Despite ______________________________his physical handicap, he has become a successful business man__________________________.

8. Because of the cheap price, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
=> Because _____________________the price is cheap, my wife insists on buying the Tivi_____________________.

9. Although it was raining heavily, we still went to school.
=> Despite / In spite of __________the heavy rain, we still went to school__________.

10. Because I studied hard, I passed the exam.
=> Because of ____________studying hard , I passed the exam____________.