Contrast
We won-------- we had a bad game.
although, even though, though
The student worked hard --------- pass the test.
to / in order to
The price of oil has gone down ------ the increase in production.
due to / owing to / because of
Clever people ask better questions. ----- they get better answers.
As a result / Therefore
------ you are not listening to me, I'll just stop talking.
Since / As
The weather was not good. ---------, we went to the beach.
However / Nevertheless / Nonetheless
You need to find a more user-friendly name ---------- people can access it more quickly.
so that
_______ technological advances, the world is becoming a global community.
Because of / Due to / Owing to
He asked a stupid question _______ I gave him a stupid answer.
so
Internet access has been growing exponentially across the country. ______ , growth in rural areas is much slower.
However / Nevertheless
A lot has been done, we need to continue working hard, -------
though
I'm going to say only a few words ----- take too much of your time.
In order not to / so as not to
Some prisons have been closed in the Netherlands _______ there is a lack of prisoners.
because / since / as
When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say. -----, you should choose your words carefully before you speak.
Therefore / Hence
He became a very nice and well-educated man _______ having a very difficult childhood.
in spite of / despite
They arrived late--------- leaving very early.
Despite/In spite of
I recorded the match ----- we want to watch it again.
In case
The company had to close down _______ the decline in profits.
Because of, owing to, due to,
They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and -----, the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated.
consequently / therefore
Scientists have discovered a new technique _______ measuring the speed at which the universe is expanding.
for
We went out -------- the rain
Despite/in spite of
Schools are ---- educating, not ---- entertaining.
For
_______ it was very late, we decided to have room service and watch a movie.
As / Since / Because
Nobody is perfect; -------, nobody's decisions are perfect either.
as a consequence
We took an umbrella with us _______ we wouldn't get wet _______ it rained.
so that / in case