... being the better player, Richard lost the match.
Even though
Despite
Laila’s mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. ..., Laila couldn’t help liking her
Consequently
Nevertheless
We left at dawn ... avoid the rush hour traffic.
so as to
because of
Sales figures have fallen drastically ... the recession.
owing to
because
The workers covered the furniture with sheets ... splash it with paint.
so as not to
not to
After his accident my brother sold his car ... he couldn’t afford the insurance.
because of
as
We take full responsibility for the error and ... wish to offer vou a full refund.
nevertheless
therefore
I agreed to help at the store ... I didn’t feel like it.
even though
in case
She wrote down the appointment so that she wouldn’t forget the time. (so as not to)
She wrote down the appointment so as not to forget the time.
The cruise is being cancelled because the weather is going to be bad. (due to)
The cruise is being cancelled due to the bad weather.
The highway is closed until further notice due to construction. / The highway is under construction. (as a result)
The highway is under construction. As a result, it will be closed until further notice.
There are leaves on the track, so train service to Boston has been temporarily suspended. / Train service to Boston (because of)
Train service to Boston has been temporarily suspended because of leaves on the track.
They had an early night in order to be ready for the race the next day. (so that)
They had an early night so that they would be ready for the race the next day.
