We weren't allowed to go outside at lunchtime ____ the weather being so bad.
because
due to
for
______ we lost the game, I was still happy with how I played.
Therefore
Even though
Despite
He needs to stop talking in the cinema _____ people can enjoy the movie.
so that
for
in order to
"You've been on your phone too much and it's affecting your grades in school. _____ we are confiscating it.
Even though
However
For this reason
We have to be quiet, ______ wake the sleeping dragon.
so not to
so as not to
for not to
She studied late into the night,________, she was well-prepared for the exam the next day.
To this reason
For this reason
Like a result
______ his expertise in the field, he was chosen to lead the project.
Due for
Owing to
Because
You are not supposed to be in this discussion; _______ your opinion will not be taken into account.
Even though
Because of
Therefore
I brought a few sandwiches and a flask of tea ______ anyone got hungry.
Because of
In case
For if
The software update introduced several bugs; _________, users experienced frequent crashes and delays.
consequently
however
despite this
I wanted to get my B2.2 certificate. _______, I didn´t spend enough time practising my clauses of contrast, purpose and reason, and so I failed.
Yet
Despite
However
She arrived to the meeting in time, ________ the heavy traffic.
In spite of
However
Because of
_______ I love animals but my friends don't, I often go to the zoo by myself.
Because of
Since
Even though
The flight was delayed _______ the severe weather conditions.
because
Because of
As
The team worked late into the night, and ________, they completed the project ahead of schedule.
So that
Because
As a result
However
