A.

- Choose the correct connector:

1. _______________ the government’s new campaign, more people are exercising.

a. Because b. Therefore c. Because of
2. I couldn’t make it to the gym______________________ I finished work late.
a. since b. as a result of c. therefore
3. Jenny was looking miserable, _______________ I took her out for a meal.
a. because of b. since c. so
4. ______________ the popularity of the restaurant, you have to book a table well in advance.
a. Consequently b. As a result of c. Because
5. Daniel has only been training for a few weeks, ___________ he is still not very good.
a. therefore b. since c. as a result of
6. She hasn’t been to school for a week ___________________ a bad case of food poisoning.
a. consequently b. due to c. since

B.- Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes.

1. Because of the bad weather, nobody arrived. (since)

_________________________________________________________
2. This computer is less expensive, so I’m going to buy it. (because)
_________________________________________________________
3. Your weight is too high. Therefore, you’ll have to go on a diet. (as a result)
_________________________________________________________
4. Tom can’t participate in sport because he’s got health problems. (because of)
__________________________________________________________

Answers:

A.- 1.c 2.a 3.c 4.b 5.a 6.b

B.-

1. Nobody arrived, since the weather was bad/ Since the weather was bad, nobody arrived.
2. I’m going to buy this computer because it is less expensive.
3. You’ll have to go on a diet as a result of your high weight./ As a result of your high weight, you’ll
have to go on a diet.
4. Tom can’t participate on sport because of his health problems