Adverb clauses of contrast/ concession

I. Complete the sentences with although/ in spite of/ because/ because of.

1. ____________________ it rained a lot, we enjoyed our holiday.

1. Daniel forgot his passport __________ having it in his list.
2. I couldn’t get to sleep __________ the noise.
3. __________ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.
4. A lot of things went wrong __________ all our careful plans.
5. She wasn’t wearing a coat __________ it was quite cold.
6. He only accepted the job __________ the salary, which was very high.
7. I went home early __________ I was feeling unwell.
8. __________ I knew the truth, I decided not to tell them.
9. The villagers refused to leave __________ the drought.
10. We decided not to go out for a meal __________ we were simply too tired.
11. Have you really got no money __________ the fact that you've had a job?
12. Sarah can't climb up the tree __________ her fear of heights.
13. Matthew looked quite fresh, __________ he'd been playing squash.
14. __________ his age, John was not hired __________ he had the necessary qualifications.