2. In spite of getting up early, he was late for the first train.

3. Despite English grammar is difficult, we like to study it.

4. Despite he is an excellent doctor, he can't cure lever cancer.

5. Despite not having enough money, ___

6. In spite of not speaking English well, ___

7. In spite of being sick, ___

8. Despite being tired, ___

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 being sick, ___

12. Because of feeling tired, ___

13. Because of having a bad cold, ___

14. Because of working hard, ___

15. Because of her sick mother, ___

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

17. Because of the difficult test, ___

*The rest just like number 2 → 6