TRANSFORMATION  (P1: although, because, despite, because of…) He took a rest because he felt unwell. => Because of… Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry. => Despite… They slept soundly although the night air was hot. => In spite of… Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick. => Because of… She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon. => Because… Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done. => Although… In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike. => Although… I went to work late because of the bad traffic. => Because…

1. He took a rest because he felt unwell.
=> Because of...feeling unwell, he took a rest.
2. Although I didn’t eat anything, I didn’t feel hungry.

=> Despite..not eating anything, I didn’t feel hungry..
3. They slept soundly although the night air was hot.

=> In spite of..the hot night, the slept soundly.
4. Our flight was delayed because the fog was thick.

=> Because of...the thick fog, out flight was delayed.

5. She missed the best part of show because of leaving so soon.
=> Because...she left so soon, she missed the best part of (the) show.
6. Despite not trying hard, he always managed to get the work done.
=> Although...she did not try hard, he always managed to get the work done.
7. In spite of the high prices, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.

=> Although...the prices were high, my brother insisted on buying a motorbike.
8. I went to work late because of the bad traffic.
=> Because... the traffic was bad, I went to work late.