1. Although she disliked coffee, she drank it to keep herself warm.
2. In spite of Mary's dislike of flying, she will take a plane.
3. Although Marcy was sad because of losing the contest, she managed to smile.
4. Despite the cloudy weather, we took many pictures
5. Even though the old woman had a poor memory, she told interesting stories to the children
6. In spite of his being absent frequently, he has managed to pass the test
7. Though Nancy had promised not to tell anyone the secret, she told me that.
8. Even though we know we will not win a prize, we plan to buy a ticket for the drawing
9. Even though going to the movies is costly, my daughters insist on doing that every Saturday
10. In spite of his being on a diet, he ate the chocolate cake.
11. Despite / In spite of not being an intelligent student, he can learn very fast.
12. Because of Hoa’s richness, she could buy that house.
13. Because of the heavy rain, I couldn't go to school.
14. Because of his sickness his father asked him to go stay at home.
15. Because of an accident, I was late.
16. She failed the University entrance exam because of her bad grades .
17. Despite his physical handicap, he has become a successful business man.
18. Because the price is cheap, my wife insists on buying the Tivi.
19. Despite / In spite of the heavy rain, we still went to school.
20. Because of studying hard , I passed the exam.
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Although S (Danh từ) + to be + tính từ
= Despite + a/ an/ the + Tính từ + Danh từ
Nếu chủ ngữ 2 mệnh đề giống nhau, ta được bỏ chủ ngữ, động từ thêm đuôi “ing”.
Although S (Đại từ) + to be + tính từ
= Despite + đại từ sở hữu + danh từ (tương ứng với tính từ)
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BECAUSE OF + PRO (NOUN)/NOUN PHRASE