Clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result

The price of oil has gone down _____ the increase in production.

• due to

• for

• because

• to

_____ a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.

• Even though

• Therefore

• Despite

• So

You need to find a more user-friendly name _____ people can access it more quickly.

• so that

• to

• in order to

• for

_____ the weather conditions, the fire could not be contained.

• Owing to

• Because

• Due

• Since

When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say. _____ , you should choose your words carefully before you speak.

• Even though

• However

• For this reason

• Despite

I'm going to say only a few words _____ take too much of your time.

• so not to

• not to

• for not to

• so as not to

They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and _____ , the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated.

• however

• consequently

• despite this

• therefore

I recorded the match _____ we want to watch it again.

• so that

• because of

• in case

• in spite of

Nobody is perfect; _____ , nobody's decisions are perfect either.

• however

• therefore

• so

• for

_____ you are not listening to me, I'll just stop talking.

• Since

• Although

• Because of

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