Discourse markers: linkers

He missed his flight ___ he overslept.

• owing to

• due to

She has been feeling unwell, ___ she decided to stay home.

• therefore

• so as to

We continued with the meeting ___ the fire alarm went off.

• although

• even though

I wrote down the details ___ I wouldn’t forget them.

• in case

• so that

The project was delayed ___ unforeseen circumstances.

• due to

• owing to

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The seminar was poorly attended. It was scheduled at an inconvenient time. (owing to)

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I studied all night. I wanted to pass the exam. (in order to)

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He didn’t hear the announcement. He was distracted. (because of)

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She arrived late. She missed the opening speech. (as a result)

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It was raining heavily. They continued playing the match. (even though)