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LINKERS: purpose, contrast, result & reason

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  • ______ the restaurant had good reviews, the food was disappointing.
    Although
  • She whispered ______ not to wake up the baby.
    so as not to
  • They decided to increase their advertising budget ______ attract more customers.
    to
  • ______ the heavy rain, the football match continued as planned.
    Despite
  • ______ she studied very hard, she didn’t pass the exam.
    Even though
  • The company didn’t invest in new technology; ______, it lost its competitive edge.
    therefore
  • ______ she was very tired, she kept working until midnight.
    Although
  • He moved to London ______ improve his English and find better job opportunities.
    in order to
  • She spoke very slowly ______ the audience could follow her presentation easily.
    so that
  • She missed the train ______ she left the house too late.
    since
  • The flight was delayed ______ a technical problem.
    due to
  • The hotel was fully booked; ______, we had to look for another place to stay.
    consequently
  • They cancelled the outdoor concert ______ the weather forecast predicted a storm.
    as
  • The shop was closed; ______, we couldn’t buy the ingredients for dinner.
    so
  • He decided to take a year off from work ______ travel around South America.
    to / in order to
  • The film received poor reviews; ______, it attracted a huge audience.
    however
  • We need to finish this project today ______ we won’t fall behind schedule.
    so that
  • He worked very hard ______ he could buy a car for his family.
    so that
  • She applied for the scholarship ______ her parents could not afford the tuition fees.
    because
  • _____ his lack of experience, he managed to get the job.
    Despite