B2.3 Linking words (cause and effect)

Front

Peter woke up late, he missed his first class on Monday. Fill in the blank: _____

Back

As

Front

The flight was canceled _____ bad weather.

Back

due to

Front

The concert has been canceled _____ lack of interest.

Back

owing to

Front

Unable to secure funding, _____ had to cancel the project.

Back

therefore

Front

Spent most money in the first week and _____ had very little to eat by the end of vacation.

Back

consequently

Front

A better working environment improves performance and _____ productivity.

Back

hence

Front

We have a few minutes to wait for the train; let's have a cup of coffee. _____

Back

Since

Front

The police haven't acted to find a robber, _____ we should be careful.

Back

hence