Linkers

Which linker can be used in the sentence below?
__________ the weather was rainy, we decided to go for a hike.

• although

• as

• due to

• since

Which linker can be used in the sentence below?
The meeting was canceled __________ the lack of available attendees.

• because

• since

• due to

• in spite of

Which linkers can be used in the sentence below?

She studied very hard; __________, she passed her exam with high marks.

• so as to

• as a result

• yet

• consequently

Which linker can be used in the sentence below?
__________ his fear of heights, he agreed to try the rock-climbing course.

• owing to

• seeing as

• despite

• even though

Which linker can be used in the sentence below?
The manager assigned extra tasks __________ the new project deadlines were approaching

• because of

• due to

• so as to

• since

Which linker can be used in the sentence below?

They renovated their home __________ sell it at a higher price.

• in order

• so as to

• because of

• due to

Which linker cannot be used in the sentence below?
__________ being the better player, Sam ended up losing the match.

• in spite of

• even though

• despite

Which linker cannot be used in the sentence below?

Laila's mother-in-law was very strict. _ _ _ _ _ Laila grew to like and respect her.

• consequently

• nevertheless

• however

Which linker cannot be used in the sentence below?
I left a message _ _ _ _ _ the secretary wasn't at her desk.

• since

• because of

• as

Which linker cannot be used in the sentence below?
He decided to apply for the job _ _ _ _ _ not meeting the requirements.

• although

• despite

• in spite of