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Clauses of reason

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    As, since, due to, owing to, on account of, because, because of.
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  • We stayed inside ________________________ the storm. (because / because of)
    Because
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  • I wanted to stay longer ________________________ I was really enjoying the party. (since / because of)
    since
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  • Amanda stayed at home ________ to her illness.
    (as / due to)
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  • Her lateness was ________________________ a terrible traffic jam. (due to / as)
    Due
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  • ________________________ flights are cheaper in the winter, we decided to travel then. (since / owning to)
    Since
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  • ________________________ she hated cats, she wasn't happy when her husband bought three. (as / because of)
    As
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  • John didn't go to work ___________ his illness. (owing to / as)
    owing to
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  • ________________________ Lucy was very tired, she went to bed early. (because / owing to)
    owing to
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  • ____________ the terrible weather, we decided not to walk home. (as / due to)
    Due to
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  • I was very happy with my present, ________________________ it was exactly what I wanted. (as / owning to)
    as
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  • Keiko ordered her meal without meat, ________________________ she is a vegetarian. (due to / since)
    Since
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  • I didn't want to leave ________________________ I was having a great time. (because of / as)
    as
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  • Luca bought the shoes ________________________ they were perfect. (owing to / since)
    Since
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  • We were late for the plane ________________________ the traffic. (because of / because)
    because of
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  • ________________________ it was really cold, I put on my gloves and my hat.
    As
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  • She couldn't come ________________________ she had to work. (due to / because)
    because
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