CONNECTORS OF CAUSE AND RESULT:

Conjunctions (followed by a complete sentence):

o Because , as, since
o Therefore , as a result, consequently, that’s why,
for this reason, so
o So + adjective or adverb + that
o Such (a) + (adjective)+ noun + that

Connectors followed by a noun sentence, a noun or a gerund:

o Because of, on account of, owing to, due to, as a result of

NOW DO THESE EXERCISES

1. Doctors believe some bacteria are more resistant nowadays ________________ the misuse
of antibiotics.

2. ________________ you have no more money to spend, you will have to stop buying useless
things.

3. He’s embarrassed about being bald ________________ he always wears a wig.

4. I knew I couldn’t win. ________________, I didn’t play the match and I decided to do more
practice to improve my performance for the next competition.

5. ________________ the traffic jams I arrive late for work every day.

6. She was ________________ annoying woman that no one wanted to invite her to a party.

7. The students were angry ________________ the teacher didn’t keep her promise to let them
out earlier.

8. You are not following the doctor’s advice ________________ you won’t get better.

9. Edward is ________________
conceited that he won’t even consider the possibility of not getting the job.

10. ________________ the rain had poured for three days without a rest, there were floods in
the area.

11. I spent all of my money in the first week and ________________ I had no money to buy a
new book.

12. The patient’s condition resulted in death ________________ high dose narcosis.
13. I have a headache. ________________, I will stay home tonight.

14. ________________ the stressful nature of high level positions, professionals can
sometimes be extremely impatient.

15. The rent has increased drastically over the past two years. ________________, we've
decided to move to a less expensive city.

Combine the sentences using so … that … or such … that …

1. It was a beautiful painting. She decided to hang it in the living room.

2. He was such a good teacher. We all passed the exam.
3. She is a clever girl. She can learn multiple languages at the same time.
4. The meteor storm passed quickly. It went by one week.
5. It was kind of him to help me. I bought him some flowers to say thank you.
6. We had a horrible day. We felt depressed
7. The party was well organized. Everybody had a great time.
8. They go to their local restaurant regularly. All the staff know their names.
9. Most TV programmes are boring. Nobody watches them.
10. The earthquake caused damage. Most people lost their homes.