1.He left school because his life was hard. - Because of ……………………………. 2.John succeeded in his exam because of his hard work. - Because ……………………………………………… 3.We didn’t want to go out because of the heavy rain. - Because ……………………………………………. 4.Althogh he had much experience in machinery, he didn’t succeed in repairing this machine. - Despite ………………………………………………………………. 5.In spite of the darkness, they continued to work. - Though …………………………........................ 6.We post poned our trip because the driving conditions were bad. - Because off ………………………………………………………