1
______________the bad weather, we went on a school picnic.
2
______________his illness, Benny went to school because he had an important exam.
3
______________she was very busy, my mothercooked a great meal for us.
4
My mother is never pleased with my grades______________I get nothing less than a 'B'.
5
I have so many cavities______________I brush my teeth regularly.
6
______________the heavy fog, we managed to get to the meeting on time.
7
______________we played well, we couldn't win the game.
8
The elevator was out of order so I had to use the stairs______________being exhausted.
9
She still loves her husband______________they broke up.
10
He is very unhappy______________he is very rich.
11
______________I lived in France for two years, I can hardly speak any French.
12
He's decided to go on a vacation______________all the financial problems they are going through