Discourse Markers
Since/Due to it was raining heavily, the event was canceled.
Since
The man who lives next door listens to music all night very loudly.
The man ______ next door listens to music all night very loudly.
living
I don't want _____ disturbed.
to be
They said that he is a talented musician.
He is _________ a talented musician
The company’s profits dropped; therefore/besides, they decided to cut costs.
therefore
The candidates who passed the test will be interviewed tomorrow.
The candidates ________ the test will be interviewed tomorrow.
passing
We are happy ______ taught by you
to be
It is claimed that crime rates are dropping in the city.
Crime rates are _________ in the city.
claimed to be dropping
The flight was canceled in order to/due to severe weather conditions.
due to
People who do not eat meat are called vegetarians.
People _______ meat are called vegetarians.
not eating
My parents didn’t appreciate _______ questioned.
being
It is estimated that internet usage is expanding across rural communities.
Internet usage __________ across rural communities.
Despite/Although the restaurant was crowded, the service was surprisingly quick.
Altought
The man who is angry is my uncle.
The _________ is my uncle.
angry man
She wants Jon ______ promoted.
to be
People said that she has the best ideas in the meetings. (You should write all the sentence)
She is said to be have the best ideas in the meetings.
In contrast
The street which was closed for the parade caused a big traffic problem in the city.
The street _________ for the parade caused a big traffic problem in the city.
closed
We are not excited about ______ taken to the function.
being
It is reported that pollution levels are increasing in urban areas. (You should write all the sentence)
Pollution levels are reported to be increasing in urban areas