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He didn't have breakfast..............,he ate so much for lunch.

• because

• that's why

• however

• although

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'that's why' because it indicates the reason for not having breakfast and the subsequent action of eating a lot for lunch.

All flights to and from London have been cancelled _________ fog.

• due to

• because

• in order to

• after

Answer explanation

All flights to and from London have been cancelled due to fog. 'Due to' is the correct choice to show the reason for the cancellation.

In order to save water, you should take a shower________ having a bath.

• due to

• in spite of

• while

• instead of

Answer explanation

In order to save water, you should take a shower instead of having a bath. This choice emphasizes the preference for one option over another to conserve water.

The population in the area has increased dramatically._________ a new school is being built at the moment.

• As a result

• However

• Becasue

• Since

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'As a result' because it indicates a consequence of the population increase, leading to the construction of a new school.

I enjoy travelling by underground _________ it gets pretty crowded during rush hours.

• despite

• although

• on the other hand

• because

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'although' because it introduces a contrast between enjoying travelling by underground and the fact that it gets crowded during rush hours.

__________ heavy traffic on the motorway, we couldn't arrive on time.

• Even though

• Because of

• As

• Because

__________ make this cake, you need 2 eggs,175 grams of sugar and 175 grams of flour.

• When

• While

• To

• For

He came home early __________ see his children before they went to bed.

• because

• in order to

• so

• as

We need to buy a car. __________, we can't afford it right now.

• However

• Although

• Therefore

• In other words

Despite the rain, the football match was not cancelled _________ the players' determination to play.

• because of

• due to

• because

• owing to