Purpose, reason & result

The prime minister is attending the conference, ____ the increased security. (choose 2 correct alternatives)

• owing to

• hence

• so

• with the intention of

You should call home, ____ your parents will start to worry. (choose 2 correct alternatives)

• otherwise

• because

• or else

• unless

Dieter goes to the gym every day ____ keep fit.

• owing to

• in order to

• hence

• with the intention of

The bridge was damaged, ____ we couldn’t get across the river. (choose 2 correct alternatives)

• hence

• with the intention of

• owing to

• so

Wendy got up early ____ going to the gym before work.

• in order to

• or else

• with the intention of

• owing to

We may see an increase in our energy bill ____ the poor rainfall in the region. (choose 2 correct alternatives)

• due to

• or else

• hence

• owing to

Children are no longer learning their tribal language, ____ fewer and fewer people speak it.

• so

• because

• although

• if

Carla came home early ____ have an argument with her parents.

• not owing to

• in order not to

• or else

• with the intention of not

He always arrives early ____ make sure all the equipment works properly.

• so as to

• hence

• owing to

• with the intention of

You should always have a phone charger ____ your battery runs out.

• in case

• unless

• even if

• so that