LINKING WORDS

___ the project was delayed, the company incurred extra costs.

• Because

• However

• Unless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The meeting was postponed ___ the CEO's absence.

• because of

• although

• so that

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We increased the budget ___ the growing demand for the product.

• due to

• despite

• unless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

___ the team worked hard, they failed to meet the deadline.

• Although

• Because

• Therefore

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Sales improved significantly last quarter; ___, profits remained flat.

• moreover

• however

• because

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The product is expensive, ___ it is of high quality.

• and

• but

• so

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The company hired more staff ___ improve customer service.

• so that

• in order to

• but

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We conduct regular surveys ___ we can understand our customers better.

• because of

• so that

• unless

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

The presentation was simplified ___ the audience could follow easily.

• so that

• due to

• and

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

We will start the meeting ___ everyone arrives.

• as soon as

• because of

• but

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6