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1. In spite of being ill, Minh still came to the meeting.
2. Although it rained heavily, he decided to go to see the match.
3. Even though the traffic was bad, I arrived at the airport on time.
Despite the bad traffic, I arrived at the airport on time.
4. Because they performed well, they won that match.
Because of performing well, they won that match.
5. Since the test was so difficult, nobody can do it.
Because the difficult test, nobody can do it.
6. Because of being lazy, she couldn't pass the exam.
7. As we don't have enough money, we don't go out at night.
Because of not having enough money, we don't go out at night.
8. Although he was careless, he didn't make many mistakes.

Despite being careless, he didn't make many mistakes.
9. Though his preparations were good, he didn't make a good impression on the interviewer.
10. Even though he is old, he stills leads an active life.
11. Despite having plenty of money, she is very mean.
12. Since he was lazy, he was punished.
Because of being lazy, he was punished.
13. Since his behavior is bad, he is not like much.
14. Although having all necessary qualifications, I didn't get the job.