We weren't allowed to go outside at lunchtime ____ the weather being so bad.
because
for
due to
______ we lost the game, I was still happy with how I played.
Even though
Despite
Therefore
He needs to stop talking in the cinema _____ people can enjoy the movie.
for
in order to
so that
"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.
for not to
so not to
so as not to
She studied late into the night,________, she was well-prepared for the exam the next day.
Like a result
For this reason
To this reason
______ 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.
Because of
Therefore
Even though
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.
however
consequently
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.
Despite
However
Yet
She arrived to the meeting in time, ________ the heavy traffic.
Because of
However
In spite of
_______ I love animals but my friends don't, I often go to the zoo by myself.
Since
Even though
Because of
The flight was delayed _______ the severe weather conditions.
Because of
As
because
The team worked late into the night, and ________, they completed the project ahead of schedule.
However
As a result
Because
So that
