6/ Rewrite the following sentences using the cues given: 1. Although Nam is not an intelligent student, he can learn very fast. (Despite) > 2. He succeeded in his life although he came from a poor family. (in spite of) > 3. Because Hoa was rich, she could buy that house. (Because of) > 4. They didn't have much time, however they came to visit us. (Despite) > 5. They are always happy although they have very little money. (in spite of) > 6. Because there was an accident, I was late. (because of) > 7. Kieu Anh got good marks even though the exam was difficult. (despite) >

1. Despite not being an intelligent student. Nam can learn very fast.

2. In spite of coming from a poor family, he succeeded in his life.

3. Because of the rich/being rich, Hoa could buy that house.

4. Despite not having much time, they came to visit us.

5. In spite of having very little money, they are always happy.

6. Because of an accident, I was late.

7. Despite the difficulty of the exam, Kieu Anh got good marks.

Despite/ In spite of + V-ing/Noun/Noun phrase, clause: Mặc dù...

  (Note: Nếu chủ ngữ hai vế là một thì +V-ing)

Although + S  + V, clause: Mặc dù

Because + S + V: Bởi vì...

Because of + Noun/Noun phrase/V-ing: bởi vì...

1. despite being not an intelligent student, nam can learn very fast.

2. inspite of coming from a poor family, he succeeded in his life.

3. because of being rich, hoa could buy that house.

4. despite not having much time, they came to visit us.

5. inspite of having very little money, they are always happy.

6. because of the  accident there, i was late.

7. despite the good mark , the exam was dificult