EXERCISE 1: Circle the correct options.

1. We stayed inside _________ the storm. (because / because of)

2. I wanted to stay longer _________ I was really enjoying the party. (since /
because of)
3. Amanda stayed at home _________ her illness. (as / due to)
4. Her lateness was _________ a terrible traffic jam. (due to / as)
5. _________ flights are cheaper in the winter, we decided to travel then. (since /
owing to)
6. _________ she hated cats, she wasn't happy when her husband bought three.
(as / because of)
7. John didn't go to work, _________ his illness. (owing to / as)
8. _________ Lucy was very tired, she went to bed early. (because / due to)
9. _________ his late night, John missed his train. (because / owing to)
10. Lucy was very unhappy _________ she missed James. (as / owing to)
11. _________ the terrible weather, we decided not to walk home. (as / due to)
12. I was very happy with my present _________ it was exactly what I wanted.
(as / owing to)
13. Keiko ordered her meal without meat _________ she is a vegetarian. (due to /
since)
14. I didn't want to leave _________ I was having a great time. (because of / as)
15. Luca bought the shoes _________ they were perfect. (owing to / since)
16. We were late for the plane _________ the traffic. (because of / because)
17. _________ it was really cold, I put on my gloves and my hat. (owing to / as)
18. She couldn't come _________ she had to work. (due to / because)
19. _________ its high price, we didn't rent the flat. (owing to / because)
20. _________ his great cooking, we love going to dinner at Taka's house.
(because of / since)

EXERCISE 2: Combine the sentences, using the structure be + adj + that +

clause.
1. We are delighted. Everyone enjoys our homemade cakes.
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2. He is so pleased. His parents are waiting at the school gate to take him home.
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3. I am so happy. My brother got a safe flight.
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4. We are afraid. We can't join the party with you.
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5. I'm so sorry. I lost your favorite pen on my way home.
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6. Thu was anxious. She has lost her identity card.
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7. She is certain. Her son will be accepted to a high school for the gifted.
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8. My father is upset. My brother wants to drop out of high school.
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9. He is amazed. His colleagues celebrate his birthday in a fun way.
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10. She was worried. Her father's surgery would be unsuccessful.
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