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16. Because of working hard, John succeeded in his exam.

17. Because of her mother's sickness, she stayed at home.

18. Because of his kind father, I like him.

- Clause 1 (S + V + O) + because + Clause 2 (S + V + O)

-> Because of + N/ N phrase/ V-ing, Clause 1 (S + V + O): bởi vì

19. In spite of the difficult English grammar, we like to study it.

- Although + Clause 1 (S + V + O), Clause 2 (S + V + O)

-> In spite of + N/ N phrase/ V-ing, Clause 2 (S + V + O): mặc dù