Linking words of reason 1 exercise

If it's possible use 'as' or 'since'. If it's not possible, use 'because'.

1. She called the police _________________________ she saw a robber.

2. A: Why are the children in the garden? B: _________________________ they're playing

football.

3. _________________________ he was thirsty, he bought some water.

4. _________________________ we were late, we took a taxi.

5. A: Why did you take your umbrella? B: _________________________ it looked like rain.

6. He went home early _________________________ he wasn't feeling well.

7. The students are studying _________________________ they have an exam tomorrow.

8. A: Why does James play such a lot of tennis? B: _________________________ he loves it.

9. A: Why did you leave the window open? B: _________________________ I left the house in

such a rush.

10. _________________________ we love dancing, we go dancing often.

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 Linking words of reason 2 exercise

Choose the correct linking word or expression.

1. We bought the car ____________________ (as / on account of) it was cheap.

2. I love London ____________________ (because / because of) its energy.

3. He stopped eating cakes ____________________ (since / as a result of) he wanted to be

healthy.

4. They took an umbrella ____________________ (because / because of) it was raining.

5. He quit his job ____________________ (as / on account of) his boss.

6. She drank coffee ____________________ (because / because of) she was tired.

7. We took a taxi ____________________ (since / as a result of) the weather.

8. She likes Spain ____________________ (as / on account of) the food.

9. The children were grumpy ____________________ (since / as a result of) they wanted ice

cream.

10. We went home ____________________ (because / because of) the time.

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 Linking words of result exercise

Change the sentences so that they include 'so' or 'therefore' and not 'because'.

1. Because she was hungry, she had lunch early.

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2. Because it was freezing weather, we stayed inside.

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3. Because the house was dirty, he cleaned it.

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4. Because the book was really boring, we didn't finish it.

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5. Because it was raining, they took their raincoats.

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6. Because she studied hard, she got an excellent mark in the exam.

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7. Because we stayed up late, we were tired in the morning.

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8. Because I planted daffodil bulbs in the autumn, I had flowers in the spring.

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9. Because he saved his money for years, he was able to buy a flat.

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10. Because I've had too much coffee today, I feel anxious.

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