TOEIC grammar linking words

We couldn't possibly buy this house, ......................... we cannot afford it.

• so

• as

Make sure you wait for the ink to dry before lifting the poster, ......................... create any smudges on the surface.

• so as not to

• as a result

Human Resources ensures that our employees work in the best conditions possible ......................... to boost their creativity.

• consequently

• in order

The company provided language training to all its employees last year, ......................... they were able to expand abroad this year.

• thus

• since

......................... the company provided language training for all its employees last year, they were able to expand abroad this year.

• As

• Thus

......................... inclement weather, the flight has been delayed 30 minutes.

• Because

• Due to

Chen left the office an hour ago .......................... be late for her presentation.

• so

• because

• so as not to

• as a result

• as

I'm vegetarian, .......................... I never eat meat.

• so

• because

• so as not to

• as a result

• as

It's not .......................... this park was designed by a very famous architect that it is popular with tourists.

• so

• because

• so as not to

• as a result

• as

The scandal shook the entire government. .......................... , the Prime minister was forced to resign.

• so

• because

• so as not to

• as a result

• as