7. She stayed at home because her mother was sick. - Because of.................................................................................................................................. 8. He didn’t leave school even though his family was poor. - Despite........................................................................................................................................ 9. All the teachers love him because his conduct is good. - Because of.................................................................................................................................. 10. The flight was not delayed though it was foggy. - Despite........................................................................................................................................ 11. We couldn’t study because it was noisy. - Because of.................................................................................................................................. 12. Even though it was cold, I went swimming. - In spite of.................................................................................................................................... 13. These students didn’t arrive late although there was the traffic jam. - Despite........................................................................................................................................ 14. Mary can’t sleep because there was the noise. - Because of.................................................................................................................................. 15. She didn’t get ill though she worked very hard. - In spite of.................................................................................................................................... 16. His wife usually gives him a list because he often forgets things. - Because of.................................................................................................................................. 17. Though he had much experience, he didn’t succeed in repairing the machine. - Despite........................................................................................................................................ 18. Though Kid has failed so often, he has never been disappointed. - Despite........................................................................................................................................ 19. Though I hadn’t eaten anything for 24 hours, I didn’t feel hungry. - In spite of.................................................................................................................................... 20. He ate all the fruits though they were green. - He ate all the fruits despite......................................................................................................... 21. He left school because his life was hard. - Because of ................................................................................................................................. 22. Although he hadn’t finished the paper, he went to sleep. - Despite........................................................................................................................................ 23. He is dismissed because of being late for work often. - Because....................................................................................................................................... 24. Because of driving too fast, he caused a serious accident. - Because....................................................................................................................................... 25. Although the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city. - In spite of....................................................................................................................................