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1. Samuel is fairly tall, but ha can't reach the ceiling
Although Samuel is fairly tall, he can't reach the ceiling.
2. Jenifer went to the dentist because she had a toothache.
Because of a toothache, Jenifer went to the dentist.
3. Red a bright colour but cats can't not see it
Even though red is a bright colour, cats can't not see it.
4. Carol can outside to see what was happening although she wasn't wearing any shoes.
Despite not wearing any shoes, Carol ran outside to see what was happening
5. Although he took a taxi, Bill still arrived late for the concert.
In spite of the fact that Bill had taken a taxi, he still arrived late for the concert.
6. In spite of his age, Mr.Benson runs four miles before breakfast.
Although Mr. Benson is very old, he runs four miles before breakfast.
7. Because of the rough sea, the ferry couldn't sail.
Becaus the sea was rough, the ferry couldn't sail.
8. There were a lot of accidents because of the icy roads.
Because the road were icy, there were a lot of accidents.
9. Although he had a good salary, he was unhappy in his life.
In spite of a good salary, he was unhappy in his life.
10. Although his book was successful, he decided not to write any more.
In spite of his successful book, he decided not to write any more.
11. In spite of his suffering from a bab cold, william still went to school.
Although William suffered from a bab cold, he still went to school.
1. In spite of the fact that the test wasn't difficult, I couldn't do it.
2. In spite of getting up early, he was late for the first train.
3. Despite the difficulty of English grammar, we like to study it.
4. Despite being an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer.
5. Despite not having enough money, my friend wants to buy that new car.
6. In spite of not speaking English well, Mai decided to live in London.
7. In spite of being sick, he goes to school.
8. Despite being tired, Lan did her homework carefully.
9. Although she is poor, everybody has a great regard for her.
10. In spite of being old, they worked very hard.
11. Because of his sickness, Peter didn't go to school yesterday.
12. Because of her tiredness, 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 sick mother, she stayed at home.
16. Because of his kind father, I like him.
17. Because of the difficult test, I couldn't do it.
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
Choose the best answer
21. _______ of the difficulty, they managed to climb to the top of the mountain.
A. In spite B. Despite C. But D. Although
22. _____________, he could not finish the job.
A. As hard as he work B. Despite he worked hard C. Though he worked hard D. Although hard work
23. He went to work _____________ his headache.
A. despite B. although C. because D. because of
24. Despite the fact that _______, we enjoyed our trip.
A. the weather is bad B. it is a bad weather C. the bad weather D. the weather was bad
25. Julie failed the exam _______ of working very hard.
A. despite B. in spite C. even if D. though
26. Tom went to work despite _______.
A. that he did not feel very well B. of the fact not feeling well C. he did not feel very well D. not feeling very well
27. Though _______, they are good friends.
A. their sometimes quarrel B. to have a quarrel sometimes C. they sometimes have a quarrel D. of having a quarrel sometimes
28. Despite _______, we arrived on time.
A. the traffic B. of the traffic C. there was heavy traffic D. of there was heavy traffic
29. ___________it was very cold, she did not put on her coat.
A. In case B. But C. Even if D. Although
30. __________ rain or snow, there are always more than fifty thousand fans at the football games
A. Despite B. Although C. Despite of D. Although
31. __________it was so cold, he went out without an overcoat.
A. If B. Since C. Although D. Because
32. We understood him __________ he spoke very fast.
A. because of B. though C. in spite of D. despite
33. _________ all my warnings, he tried to fix the computer himself.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
34. Hans finished school __________ his leg injury.
A. because of B. despite C. though D. because
35. I try to do my homework ___________ the noise
A. because of B. although C. despite of D. in spite of
36. ___________ it rained heavily, we enjoyed our holiday.
A. Because of B. Because C. Despite D. Though
37. ___________ having little money, they are happy.
A. Despite B. Because of C. Although D. Because
38. ____________ she was not well, she still went to work.
A. Because B. Because of C. Although D. In spite of
39. We are going to have a picnic _____________ the bad weather.
A. because B. despite C. although D. because of
40. __________ his physical handicap, he has become a successful businessman.
A. Because of B. Because C. Though D. Despite
A. Choose the best answer:
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job
A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker.
A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.
A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however
9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill
C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill
11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite
12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of
13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain C. it was raining D. there was a rain
14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
15. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
16. The children slept well despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
17. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though
A. Choose the best answer:
1. ________ having the best qualifications among all the applicants, Justin was not offered the job
.A. Although B. While C. In spite of D. Despite of
2. ________ the internet is very popular, many older people do not know how to use it
.A. However B. Nevertheless C. Even though D. Despite
3. _________ he wasn’t feeling very well, David was determined to take part in the inter-university athletics meet.
A. Although B. While C. Where as D. yet
4. __________ what Megan prepared for the job interview, she didn’t pass it.
A. Despite of B. In spite of C. Though D. However
5. Bruce was not praised_________ he was a hard worker
.A. despite B. in spite of C. although D. no matter how
6. It looks like they are going to succeed_________ their present difficulties.
A. despite B. although C. in spite D. even though
7. Mary usually goes to parties. She likes meeting people and crowded places ________she is rather shy.
A. In spite of B. Even though C. On the contrary D. In other words
8. Ann: Have you decided to get the job? Terry: Yes, I’ve just decided. I’ll accept that job_________ it is not suitable with my major. It is not an interesting job, ________ the salary is very good.
A. although / but B. despite / and C. but / though D. yet / however
9. ________, he has continued to work on his thesis.
A. Although all these problems B. Even though there are problems
C. Despite of all these problems D. In spite of there are problems
10. In spite of ____________, he was determined to finish his work.
A. was seriously ill. B. be seriously ill C. his serious illness D. he was seriously ill
11. _______ some German and British management styles are similar, there are many differences betweenthem.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. although D. Despite
12. I could not eat _______ I was very hungry.
A. even though B. in spite C. despite D. despite of
13. In spite _______, the baseball game was not cancelled.
A. the rain B. of the rain B. it was raining D. there was a rain
14. _______ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car.
A. In spite B. In spite of C. Despite D. Although
15. _______, he walked to the station.
A. Despite being tired B. Although to be tired C. In spite being tired D. Despite tired
16. The children slept well despite _______.
A. it was noise B. the noise C. of the noise D. noisy
17. She left him _______ she still loved him.
A. even if B. even though C. in spite of D. despite
18. _______ her lack of hard work, she was promoted.
A. In spite B. Even though C. In spite of D. Despite of
19. _______ they are brothers, they do not look alike.
A. Although B. Even C. Despite D. In spite of
20. Our new neighbors are quite nice _______ they are sometimes talkative
A. despite B. in spite of C. though D. as though
Nick has a car but he doesn’t often drive it
-although Nick has a car, he doesn't often drive it
the motorway is closed because of the heavy snow during the night
-because of the heavy snow during the night, the motorway is closed
in spite of the high prices ,he insisted on buying a motorbike
-although the motorbike has high prices, he insisted on buying it
the plane coudn’t take of because the weather was bad
-because of the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off
in spite of the rain,we enjoyed our vacation
-although it was rain, we enjoyed our vacation
because of the rough sea , we couldn’t go swimming
- because the sea was rough, we couldn't go swimming
despite his poverty,he succeeded in life
-although he was poor, he succeeded in life
1. Although David has a car, he doesn't often drive it
2. Because the snow was heavy during the night, the motorway is closed.
3. Although the prices were high, he insisted on...
4. Because of the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off
5. Although it was rain, we enjoyed our vacation
6. Because the sea was rough, we couldn't go swimming
7. Although he is poor, he succeeded in life
Find a mistake and correct it
1.In spite of her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture True
2.Despite of=>X growing industrial activity, the majority of the American people continued to make their living from farming until the beginning of the twentieth century
3.Although our grandfather was old but=>X he could help us
4.He tried to explain, so=>but she refused to listen
5.He decided not to get that job in spite of=>because the salary was low
6.Although=>despite the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time
7.In spite of=>although my father is old, he still goes to work
8.Though he loves her very much, but=>X he can't talk to her
9.She always behaves childishly despite=>although she has grown up
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of her illness, she went to school.
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of his sickness
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite her hunger, She didn’t eat muc
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of the thick fog, The train was late
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of low salary, I accepted the job
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of the bad weather, The plane couldn’t take off b
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of her mother's sickness, She stayed at home
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite his family's poverty, He didn’t leave school
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of his good conduct, All the teachers love him
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite the fog, The flight was not delayed
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of the noise, We couldn’t study
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of the cold, I went swimming.
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite the traffic jam., These students didn’t arrive late
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of the noise, Mary can’t sleep
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of working very hard, She didn’t get ill
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
- Because of forgetting things., His wife usually gives him a list
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite having much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite having failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of not having eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
- He ate all the fruits despite being green
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of his hard life , He left school
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite not having finished the paper, he went to sleep.
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because he is late for work often., He is dismissed
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of getting up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of his strength, I’m not afraid of him.
28. My neighbour couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because My neighbour lost all of his money, he couldn’t return home
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because the weather was hot, He carried the bed onto the roof of his house
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
- In spite of heat. I can sleep
31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
- I couldn’t do the test because of its difficulty
32. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite difficulties, He always studies hard
33. Because of not knowing Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
- Because i don't know Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
34. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
- In spite of the darkness, they continued to work.
35. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-Despite his English name, he is in fact German.
36. Because of having an accident, these students arrived late.
- Because these students had an accident, they arrived late.
37. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
- Because of his laziness,Nick is often punished
38. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
- We bought the house despite its small rooms
39. The accident happened because of his being negligent in his driving.
- Because he was negligent in his driving., The accident happened
40. Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.
- Because of getting paid extra., Karen works on Sundays
41. Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
- Despite having planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
42. She ate much because of her hunger.
- Because she was hungry, She ate much
43. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
- Despite high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
44. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
- Because of the rough water, We didn’t go fishing
45. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
- In spite of studying hard, they can’t get good marks.
46. In spite of her telling the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her.
- Even though she told the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her.
47. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
- Because of the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
48. Because of not hearing the speaker, I moved to the front row.
- Because i didn't heard the speaker, I moved to the front row.
1. Although she was ill, she went to school.
- In spite of .......her illness, she went to school......................................................................................................................
2. He didn’t come because he was sick.
- He didn’t come because of.......................his sickness....................................................................................
3. She didn’t eat much though she was hungry.
- Despite ..........her hunger, she didn't eat much .............................................................................................................
4. The train was late because the fog was thick.
- Because of .......the thick fog, the train was late................................................................................................................
5. I accepted the job although the salary was low.
- In spite of ......the slow salary, i accepted the job.................................................................................................................
6. The plane couldn’t take off because the weather was bad.
- Because of ........the bad weather, the plane couldn't take off...............................................................................................................
7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick.
- Because of ........her mother's sickness, she stayed at home...............................................................................................................
8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor.
- Despite .........his family's poverty, he didn't leave school..............................................................................................................
9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good.
- Because of .......his good conduct, all the teachers love him................................................................................................................
10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy.
- Despite ........the fog, the flight was not delayed...............................................................................................................
11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy.
- Because of .....the noise, we couldn't study.................................................................................................................
12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming.
- In spite of ......the cold, i went swimming.................................................................................................................
13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam.
- Despite .....the traffic jam, these students didn't arrive late..................................................................................................................
14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise.
- Because of ...the noise, mary can't sleep....................................................................................................................
15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard.
- In spite of .......working very hard, she didn't het ill................................................................................................................
16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things.
- Because of ...........forgetting things, his wife usually gives him a list............................................................................................................
17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine.
- Despite ........having much experience, he didn't succeed in repairing the machine...............................................................................................................
18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed.
- Despite .........having failed so often, he has never been disappointed..............................................................................................................
19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry.
- In spite of .......not having eaten anything for 24 hours, i didn't feel hungry................................................................................................................
20. He ate all the fruits though they were green.
- He ate all the fruits despite.........being green..................................................................................................
21. He left school because his life was hard.
- Because of ........his hard life , he left school...............................................................................................................
22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep.
- Despite ....not having finished the paper, he went to sleep...................................................................................................................
23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often.
- Because ..........he is late for work often, he is dismissed.............................................................................................................
24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident.
- Because ......he drove too fast, he caused a serious accident.................................................................................................................
25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city.
- In spite of ..........the narrow streets, many people drive cars in this city.............................................................................................................
26. Because he got up early, he wasn’t late for the first train.
- Because of .........getting up early, he wasn't late for the first train..............................................................................................................
27. Although he is strong, I’m not afraid of him.
- In spite of ..........his strength, i'm not afraid of him.............................................................................................................
28. My neighbour couldn’t return home because of losing all of his money.
- Because .........my neighbour lost all of his money, he couldn't return home..............................................................................................................
29. He carried the bed onto the roof of his house because of the hot weather.
- Because .........the weather was hot, he carried the bed onto the roof of his house..............................................................................................................
30. I can sleep although it is hot.
- In spite of ...........being hot, i can sleep............................................................................................................
31. I couldn’t do the test because it was difficult.
- I couldn’t do the test because of....being difficult...............................................................................................
32. He always studies hard though he encounters difficulties.
- Despite ........encountering difficulties, he always studies hard...............................................................................................................
33. Because of not knowing Russian, I’ve had to have the document translated into French.
- Because ....i don't know Russian, i've had to have the document translated into French...................................................................................................................................
34. Although it got dark, they continued to work.
- In spite of ......getting dark, they continued to work.................................................................................................................
35. Although he’s got an English name, he is in fact German.
-Despite. .....his English name, he is in fact German..................................................................................................................
36. Because of having an accident, these students arrived late.
- Because .....these students had an accident, they arrived late..................................................................................................................
37. Nick is often punished because he is lazy.
- Because of ......Nick's laziness, he is often punished.................................................................................................................
38. We bought the house though its rooms were small.
- We bought the house despite....its small rooms...................................................................................................
39. The accident happened because of his being negligent in his driving.
- Because ....he was negligent in his driving, the accident happened ...................................................................................................................
40. Karen works on Sundays because she gets paid extra.
- Because of .....getting paid extra, Karen works on Sundays..................................................................................................................
41. Although he had planed everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong.
- Despite .......planning everything carefully, a lot of things went wrong................................................................................................................
42. She ate much because of her hunger.
- Because ....she was hungry, she ate much...................................................................................................................
43. Although the prices are high, my daughters insist on going to the movie.
- Despite .........the high prices, my daughters insist on going to the movie..............................................................................................................
44. We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough.
- Because of .......the rough water, we didn't go fishing................................................................................................................
45. Although they study hard, they can’t get good marks.
- In spite of .......studying hard, they can't get good marks................................................................................................................
46. In spite of her telling the truth, the policeman didn’t believe her.
- Even though ........she told the truth, the policeman didn't believe her...............................................................................................................
47. Because there were the obstacles, the building didn’t go along as planed.
- Because of ......the obstacles, the building didn't go along as planed.................................................................................................................
48. Because of not hearing the speaker, I moved to the front row.
- Because .......i didn't hear the speaker, i moved to the front now................................................................................................................
1 Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
In spite of……his broken leg,he managed to get out of the car. …………………………………………………………………
2 Although he is old, he often plays tennis.-> In spite of…………of being old, he often plays tennis ………………………………………
3.Although he is ill, he tries to school. -> In spite of………being ill, he tries to school. …………………………..……………………
4. I don’t trust John because he behaves badly. -> Because of…his bad behavior, I don't trust Tom…………………………………..
5. Peter passed all examminations with good results because of his hard work.
Because……Peter worked hard, he passed all examminations with good results ……………………………………………………………………..
6. He succeeded in his life although he came from a poor family.
Despite………coming from a poor family, he succeeded in his life …………………………………………………………………...
7. He is still interested in playing sports in spite of his old age.
Although…he is old, he is still interested in playing sports…………………………………………………………………….
8. Though it was raining hard, they insisted on leaving. -> In spite of ………the hard rain, they insisted on leaving……………………..
9. He can’t smile because his mother died two months ago.
Because of……his mother's death 2 years ago, he can't smile…………………………………………………………………
10. He resigned earlier than his age because of his illness. ->Because……he was ill, he resigned earlier than his age ………………………………
11. Don’t shout at him although he is lazy. -> Despite……his laziness, don’t shout at him …………………………..
12. She can't answer my question although she is very intelligent.
In spite of .........being intelligent, she can't answer my question ........................................................................................ .
13. Even though he tried his best, he was not successful.
Despite......trying his best, he was not successful................................................................................................. .
Although the test was difficult,I could do it
-in spite of the difficult test, I could do it
Athough he had a good salary,he was unhappy in his life
-in spite of having a good salary, he was unhappy in his life
although i ran so fast,I couldn’t catch him
-in spite of running fast, i couldn't catch him
although his book was successful,he decided not to write any more
-in spite of his succesful book, he decided not to write any more
athough the weather was bad,we enjoyed the holiday
-in spite of the bad weather, we enjoyed the holiday
although mike is disabled, he can drive a lorry
-in spite of being disabled, he can drive a lorry
tom did not go to the party because the test was coming the next day -because of the coming-test the next day, tom did not go to the party