​11. Because of Peter’s sickness, he didn’t go to school yesterday.
(Or: Because of being sick, Peter didn’t go to school yesterday)
12. Because of Mary’s tiredness, she went to bed early. (Or: Because of feeling tired, Mary…..)
13. Because of her bad cold/ 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 being difficult/ the test’s difficulty, I couldn’t do the test/ it.
18. In spite of getting up early, he was late for the first train. (in spite of the fact that he got up early, he was....)
19. In spite of being difficult, we like to study English grammar. (in spite of the fact that English grammar is difficult, we like... it.)
20. Despite being an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer. |
(or: Despite the fact that he is an excellent doctor, he can’t cure lever cancer)
21. Despite having not enough money, she wants to buy that new car.
(or: Despite the fact that my friend doesn’t have enough money, she wants…)
22. In spite of  the fact that Mai didn't speak english well, she decided to live in London. 
(In spite of not speaking E well, Mai decided to…)