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1. In spite of being a poor student, Tom studied very well.
2. Because of being sick, Mary could not go to school.
3. Despite the bad weather, she went to school on time.
4. In spite of my sickness, my mother told me to go to school.
5. Because of a big storm, I stayed at home.
6. Despite Tom's bad grades, he was admitted to the university.
7. Despite her physical handicap, she has become a successful woman./Despite having a physical handicap, she has become a successful woman.
8. Although Tom got good salary, he gave up his job./Although Tom's salary was good, he gave up his job.
9. In spite of having not finished the paper, he went to sleep.
Depsite/In spite of N/Ving ~ Although S V : mặc dù
Because of N/Ving ~ Because S V : bởi vì