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I took my camera.I wanted to take some photos.(as)
I took my camera as I wanted to take some photos.
She knew how to cook because she said she didn’t.
She knew how to cook although/even though she said she didn’t.
_____ everything was in order, we didn't clean anything else.
since
due to
because of
since
I’ve collected money. I will buy a new car. (so that)
I’ve collected money so that I can buy a new car.
The bus was delayed due heavy snow.
The bus was delayed due to heavy snow.
Go down on your hands and knees _____ cut the chances of falling and hurting yourself.
so as to
owing to
in order that
so as to
Suzy arrived two hours late.She didn’t apologise. (Despite)
Despite arriving two hours late, Suzie didn’t apologise.
Mehmet was blind although he finished university in the first place.
Although Mehmet was blind, he finished university in the first place.
Australia has some beautiful parts of the country.____, they also have a lot of dangerous animals.
Though
However
Despite
However
The performance has been cancelled because the employees are on strike. (owing to)
The performance has been cancelled owing to the strike.
He studied really hard in order that get better marks.
He studied really hard in order to/ to get better marks.
___ the rain and the high winds, they never went camping.
Because
Due to
Despite
Due to
My uncle had money. He didn’t buy the kids ice-creams. (in spite of)
In spite of having the money, my uncle didn’t buy the kids ice-creams.
Despite of needing help, Anna didn’t ask for any.
Despite needing help, Anna didn’t ask for any.
___ television can be educational, I think it's better to read a book.
In spite of
Even though
However
Even though