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Linking Words

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    Choose the correct answer and complete the sentences with the correct linking word.
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  • He decided to buy a new car _______ he had lost his job a month earlier.
    because
    although
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  • _______ it is a new house, it requires a lot of repairs.
    Because of
    Although
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  • I couldn't sleep __________ the noise.
    so that
    because of
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  • _________ it was raining, we still went for a walk in the park.
    Although
    Because of
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  • _________ traffic jam, we didn't arrive at the airport in time.
    In order to
    Because of
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  • He can't beat his father at chess ________ he is only 8 years old.
    although
    so that
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  • Jimmy passed the exam ________ he hadn't studied very much.
    although
    in order to
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  • You mustn't forget to lock the door ______ nobody can break into your house.
    in order to
    so that
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  • She had to turn off the TV ________ do her homework.
    in order to
    so that
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  • The weather was really bad. _________ we still played football in the garden.
    However
    Because of
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  • We decided to have a barbecue. The weather _______ wasn't really good.
    however
    so that
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  • Father is going to repair the car ______ we can drive to Italy next week.
    so that
    in order to
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  • They set the alarm for 6.30 in the morning __________ catch the train.
    in order to
    because of
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  • Sarah wants to spend her holidays in Italy ______ she can go swimming every day.
    so that
    although
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  • _________ get the job, Mr Stevenson had to prepare for the interview.
    In order to
    Because of
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  • She only accepted the job _______ the high salary.
    so that
    because of
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