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