Connectors (Cause & Effect / Contrast)

____________ it was raining, Tatiana decided not to go to the park.

• Therefore

• Seeing that

• Now that

• So

Sergio tried to work on the platform last night, ______ his internet wouldn't work.

• as a result

• because of

• in spite of

• but

_________ Martha is improving her English, she'd like to spend some time in the US or Canada.

• But

• Therefore

• Now that

• In spite of

Santa would like to apply for a promotion _____ his qualifications are more than enough.

• as

• since

• although

• despite

Lina wants to get a new car, ________ the very high prices in the market.

• since

• as a result of

• but

• despite