Linking words: Reasons and consequences 1

Linking words: Reasons and consequences

Multiple Choice

We couldn’t go out ______the weather was terrible.

• because

• because of

• so

• due to

Multiple Choice

I took a taxi ______ I was in a hurry

• because of

• consequently

• since

• so

Fill in the Blank

We couldn’t go out ____________ the storm.

Fill in the Blank

I couldn’t sleep ____________the noise

Multiple Choice

John and I were thirsty ________ we asked for a drink

• since

• as

• because

• so

Multiple Choice

James wanted to win the match. ___________, he trained hard.

• So

• Because

• Since

• Consequently

Multiple Select

Choose the correct sentences

• The streets were crowded because of the football match.

• The streets were crowded because there was a football match.

• The streets were crowded because the football match.

• The streets were crowded since a football match.