We used a lantern as it was dark.

______ you are not listening to me, I'll just stop talking. so as not to /because of /since

You need to find a more user-friendly name ____ people can access it more quickly. so that/because of/ despite

He asked a stupid question, so I gave him a dumb answer.

The company had to close down owing to the decline in profits.

Internet access has been growing exponentially across the country. However, growth in rural areas is much slower.

She left school early so as not to see her ex-boyfriend at the bus stop.

They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and _________, the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated. /however/consequently

He became a very nice and well-educated man in spite of having a very difficult childhood.

The price of oil has gone down ____the increase in production. because/due to/although

It was cold, therefore we lit a fire.

I'm going to say only a few words _____take too much of your time. because of /so as not/despite

They ran to catch the train, although they still missed it.