Reason
The flight was delayed __________ the severe weather conditions.
because of / due to
The instructions were unclear; __________, several mistakes were made.
a) so
b) therefore
c) because
d) although
b) therefore → result connector with punctuation
He is bilingual; __________, he speaks both Persian and English fluently.
a) however
b) as a result
c) in other words
d) although
c) in other words → restating meaning
It was raining. _____, we still went to the park.
a) Although
b) Despite
c) However
However
We have decorated all the rooms in the flat ........ tidying up the garden.
As well as
The conference was cancelled _________ a lack of sufficient funding.
a) because
b) since
c) due to
d) so
c) due to → must be followed by a noun phrase
The weather conditions deteriorated rapidly. __________, the rescue mission was delayed.
a) So
b) Because
c) Consequently
d) Although
c) Consequently → result of previous sentence
Employees must __________ comply with safety regulations __________ face disciplinary action.
either / or
_____ they had only known each other for two months, they got engaged.
a) Despite
b) In spite of
c) Even though
Even though
........ the many books he wrote, he was also well known for his work with charities.
In addition to
The meeting was postponed _________ a sudden change in the schedule.
a) because
b) since
c) owing to
d) so
c) owing to → noun phrase
It was __________ a demanding schedule __________ many employees felt exhausted.
a) so / that
b) such / that
c) too / to
d) very / that
b) such / that → such + noun phrase
Neither the initial proposal __________ the revised version submitted last week __________ approved by the committee.
nor / was
I like travelling by underground, ................ it gets pretty crowded during rush hours.
even though
Since/ Although you finished all the desserts that I made last night, we don't have anything to offer our guests.
since
__________ the system error occurred during the update, the data was lost.
a) Because of
b) Since
c) Owing to
d) Although
b) Since → clause, correct punctuation
The company invested heavily in training; __________, productivity increased.
a) therefore
b) because
c) although
d) since
a) therefore → logical consequence
The report is well written; __________, it lacks sufficient evidence.
a) in addition
b) moreover
c) however
d) for example
however
................ having muscle problems, the defender was able to play.
Despite
I don’t have time to join the project. .............., I’m already involved in two others.
Besides
The match was postponed __________ heavy rain throughout the afternoon.
a) because
b) since
c) because of
d) as
c) because of → noun phrase
He missed the deadline; __________, his application was rejected.
a) although
b) because
c) as a result
d) despite
c) as a result → formal consequence phrase
She is talented. She is also very disciplined.
(not only … but also)
→ ________________________________________
She is not only talented but also very disciplined.
She has been living in the country her whole life. ..................., she has decided she wants a change and plans on moving to the city.
Nevertheless
I hope he drives carefully, ..................... he may have problems on such a slippery road.
otherwise