1. Although she was tired, she decided to go for a run in the park. 2. The dog barked loudly because it was scared of the thunderstorm. 3. After finishing her homework, she went to bed early. 4. Because he studied hard, he was able to pass the exam with flying colors. 5. Even though it was raining, they still went out for a picnic. 6. Since she had never been to Europe before, she was excited to explore new countries. 7. The cat meowed loudly until its owner fed it. 8. Despite the traffic, they arrived at the airport on time for their flight. 9. After the movie ended, they went out for dinner at their favorite restaurant. 10. Because he missed the bus, he had to walk home in the rain.