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Connectors of reason, result and purpose

as consequently
as a consequence of due to
as a result for this reason
as a result of since
because so
because of therefore

to
so as to
so that
in order that

1. Jane stood up ……… get the best view of the game.


2. Kevin switched on the light ……… he could see the room.
3. We stayed indoors ……… the rain.
4. ……… it was dark, we used a torch.
5. I’ve made some sandwiches ……… we can have a snack on the way.
6. ……… unforeseen circumstances, the concert was cancelled.
7. The book was wet ……… I dropped it in a puddle.
8. Some guests were late for the wedding ……… the delayed train.
9. It was cold ……… we lit a fire.
10. The house was huge. ………, there was plenty of room for visitors
11. ……… the day was cold, he shivered.
12. I bought the ingredients ……… Jane could make a cake.
13. ……… the high cost of the hotel, we could only afford to stay for a couple of days.
14. We watched the film with subtitles ……… everyone could understand it.
15. ……… our bad behaviour, we weren’t allowed out to play.
16. Jenny’s hair was wet ……… she had been walking out in the rain.
17. ……… Daniel wanted to improve his intonation, he joined the English Drama Club.
18. I had to work last Saturday ……… I couldn’t go fishing.
19. Paul had a fever. ………, he stayed at home.
20. The kitchen was flooded ……… we had to go to a restaurant.
21. The flight was cancelled ……… the severe weather.
22. ……… we don’t have to study today, let’s have a picnic.
23. I borrowed your lawn mower ……… you weren’t using it.
24. We had no electricity during the storm ……… we had to use candles.
25. We knew what to expect. ………, we weren’t surprised at what happened.
26. The football match was postponed ……… the terrible wind.
27. I’ll go by car ……… I can take more luggage.
28. ……… it was sunny, we went for a walk by the sea.

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