Dependent Clauses (Complex sentences)

_______we got lost driving into the city, we were late for the meeting.

• Consequently

• Because of

• Since

• For

During extremely hot weather, elephants require both mud and water to keep their skin cool _______ they have no sweat glands.

• and

• so

• because of

• due to the fact that

I couldn’t repair my bike, ______ I didn’t have the right tools.

• so

• for

• because of

• therefore

Two of the factories in our small town have closed. _____ , unemployment is high.

• Consequently

• Because

• So that

• Furthermore

_______ I had nothing for lunch but an apple, I ate dinner early.

• For

• Since

• Due to

• Therefore

Mr. Watson retired from his job early _____ his ill health.

• because

• due to

• since

• for

John’s favorite show was on. He reach to turned on the TV ___________ he could watch it.

• because of

• therefore

• so that

• for

She bought the book _______ she had heard it was good.

• due to

• due to the fact that

• so

• because of

_______ I get angry and upset, I try to take ten deep breaths.

• Until

• Whenever

• Therefore

• For

_____ I heard the telephone ring, I didn't answer it.

• Because

• Only if

• Even though

• Provided that