3. Despite the fine weather, we stayed indoors.

" Even though …the weather was fine, we stayed indoors… ………………………………………………………………………………

5. In spite of the funny joke, no one laughed.

" Though …the joke was funny, no one laughed ………………………………………………………………………………………

9. They couldn’t keep on clearing the beach because of the heavy rain.

" Since ……the rain was heavily, they couldn't keep on clearing the beach ………………………………………………………………………………………

12. She was late for work, so she missed the bus.

" Because …she missed the bus, she was late for work ………………………………………………………………………………………

13. Ba is tired as he stayed up late watching TV.

" Ba stayed …up late watching TV., so he is tired ……………………………………………………………………………………

14. I have a broken leg because I fell over while I was playing baseball.

" I ……fell over while I was playing baseball, so I have a broken leg …………………………………………………………………………………………..

15. Nga is hungry as she hasn’t eaten all day.

" Nga …hasn't eaten all day , so she is hungry ………………………………………………………………………………………….

16. The restaurant was very crowded, but Tam and I found a table.

" Though …the restaurant was very crowded, Tam and I found a table.… ……………………………………………………………………………………