Conjunctions: Because of, despite (Rewrite sentences)

The picnic was postponed because the weather was bad.

--> The picnic was postponed because of _______.

(postpone: Hoãn lại)

Mary arrived late because the traffic was terrible.

--> Mary arrived late because of ________.

Although the journey was long, they enjoyed it.

--> Despite _____, they enjoyed it.

(journey: Hành trình)

Dad always finds time to play with us although his schedule is busy.

--> Dad always finds time to play with us inspite of______.

The flight was delayed because there was a technical issue.

--> The flight was delayed because of _________.

Because there was a drought, the crop wasn't good that year.

--> Because of ______ , the crop wasn't good that year.

(drought: Đợt hạn hán)

Although there was a lot of food on the table, the princess didn’t eat much.

--> Inspite of ______ on the table, the princess didn’t eat much.

I love that movie even though there are some bad reviews about it.

--> I love that movie despite _______ about it.

Last night, Mary went to bed early because she was tired.

--> Last night, Mary went to bed early because of ________.

Because Jim lost the race, he was sad.

--> Because of ______, Jim was sad.