Discourse markers (1): connectors

She saw him cheating on her, _____ she broke up with him.

• so

• however

• because

• despite

I bought a step-ladder ___________ reach the upper shelf.

• in case

• due to

• in order to

• so (that)

It was discovered that the school's water had lead poisoning. __________ the school was shut down.

• Because of

• In spite of

• Therefore

• Despite the fact that

I brought my book with me ________ I'm in the waiting room for a long time.

• so as

• in case

• yet

• nevertheless

The movie was great. It was really long, __________.

• though

• eventhough

• yet

• as a result

Mary's spent time decorating her apartment in preparation for John's farewell party. She had invited a lot of people. __________ in the end, only a handful of people showed up.

• Because

• Owing to

• However

• As a result

You always pontificate on how others should live their lives, _______ your lifestyle contradicts what you tell us. (choose two answers)

• but

• due to

• yet

• because

______________ get in trouble with my boss, I've submitted the report on time. (choose two answers)

• So as not to

• In case

• Even though

• In order not to

_____________ the stress at home and work, I've decided to take a long vacation in Hawaii.

• Despite

• Because

• In spite of

• Because of

He did a poor job on the project and __________ he was let go.

• since

• as a result

• as

• because