Cause and Effect Conjunctions

1- We can't make copies _________ the machine is broken.

• because

• because of

• due to

I couldn't play in the soccer game _________ my knee injury.

• since

• because of

• as a result

The entire region lost power ______ the thunderstorm.

• due to

• because

• since

Airports are increasing their security measures ________ there have been several bomb threats in the past few weeks

• consequently

• due to

• because

Let's stop off at the library _________ I can return these books.

• as

• so

• therefore

I'll pay for your coffee ______ you paid for mine the last time we went out.

• as a result

• due to

• since

The company president could not attend the meeting. _________, we decided to postpone it until the following week.

• because

• consequently

• due to

She thought nobody enjoyed the article she wrote in the magazine. __________, she was quite surprised when she received her first piece of fan e-mail.

• Since

• Therefore

• Due to

Fifty people lost their jobs ________ budget cuts in the marketing department.

• as a result

• since

• due to

Kevin wasn't feeling well yesterday afternoon, _______ I'm not sure if he'll come into the office today.

• as

• so

• because