LINKING WORDS

___ of the rain, we didn't go to the beach.

• Because

• However

The meeting was canceled ___ the CEO's absence.

• because of

• although

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

• moreover

• however

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

• but

• so

The company hired more staff ___ improve customer service.

• so that

• in order to

She needs to buy the tickets, __________ she can go to the concert with us.

• so that

• why

• _____ it was cold, she did not wear a jacket.

• • Although

• Also

The cake looked bad. _____ , it tasted great.

• Because

• However

He plays football. _____ , he swims.

• So

• In addition to this

He studied hard. _____, he didn’t pass the exam.

• However

• Despite