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WORKSHEET 5 Module 1 – Window on the world

Clauses of reason

1. Circle the correct option for each situation.

a) As it was such an amazing and inexpensive language course, we decided to do it.

b) It was my pen pal’s birthday, so I wrote him an email.

c) Since all the places in the conference were taken, we had to attend it online.

d) Because of the holidays, all schools were closed.

e) I didn’t find the book you recommended very interesting, so I didn’t finish it.

f) We didn’t go to catch the plane due to the horrible weather forecast.

g) On account of her good language skills, she was accepted in the training programme.

h) As I haven’t got much money, I can’t afford going to a summer language school.

2. Join the sentences by using the given conjunction or prepositional phrase.

a) This is an interesting class. There will be a lot of students attending. (as)

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b) She joined a conversation class. She wants to improve her spoken English. (since)
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c) The English language is becoming more and more important. It is the international language
of communication. (because)
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d) Marie failed the Italian exam again. That shows her lack of study! (due to)
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