LINKING WORDS

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

• Because

• However

• Unless

The meeting was postponed ___ the CEO's absence.

• because of

• although

• so that

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

• due to

• despite

• unless

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

• Although

• Because

• Therefore

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

• moreover

• however

• because

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

• and

• but

• so

The company hired more staff ___ improve customer service.

• so that

• in order to

• but

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

• because of

• so that

• unless

The presentation was simplified ___ the audience could follow easily.

• so that

• due to

• and

We will start the meeting ___ everyone arrives.

• as soon as

• because of

• but