11. Because of being sick/ the sickness, Peter didn't go to school yesterday.
12. Because if feelin tired, Mary went to bed early.
13. Because of having a bad cold, she didn't go to the circus with Betty.
14. Because of working hard, John succeeded in his exam.
15. Because of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.
16. Because of his father's kindness, I like him.
17. Because of the difficult test, I couldn't do it.
18. In spite of getting up eraly, he was late for the first train.
19. In spite of the difficult English grammar, we like to study it.
20. Despite not curing lever cancer, he is an excellent doctor.
21. Despite not having enough money, my friend wants to buy that new car.
22. In spite of not speaking English well, Mai decided to live in London.
23. Despite being hungry, I can't eat now.
24. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive car in this city.
25. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
26. Although they were old , they worked very hard.