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Clauses of reason

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  • I didn't want to leave ________________________ I was having a great time. (because of / as)
    as
  • Keiko ordered her meal without meat, ________________________ she is a vegetarian. (due to / since)
    Since
  • We were late for the plane ________________________ the traffic. (because of / because)
    because of
  • ________________________ flights are cheaper in the winter, we decided to travel then. (since / owning to)
    Since
  • I wanted to stay longer ________________________ I was really enjoying the party. (since / because of)
    since
  • What's the correct structure for "as/since"?
    As/since + subject + verb
  • ________________________its high price, we didn't rent the flat. (owning to / because)
    Owing to
  • ________________________ his great cooking, we love going to dinner at Taka's house. (because of / since)
    Because
  • ________________________ she hated cats, she wasn't happy when her husband bought three. (as / because of)
    As
  • Amanda stayed at home ________ to her illness.
    (as / due to)
  • She couldn't come ________________________ she had to work. (due to / because)
    because
  • Which clauses of reason should be used in a formal context?
    Due to / owing to / On account of
  • What's the correct structure for "because of"?
    Because of + noun
  • Find the mistake in this sentence: As/Since the roads were blocked the victims had to be rescued by helicopter.
    It's missing the comma after the verb
  • ________________________ Lucy was very tired, she went to bed early. (because / owing to)
    owing to
  • Her lateness was ________________________ a terrible traffic jam. (due to / as)
    Due
  • John didn't go to work ___________ his illness. (owing to / as)
    owing to
  • We stayed inside ________________________ the storm. (because / because of)
    Because
  • I was very happy with my present, ________________________ it was exactly what I wanted. (as / owning to)
    as
  • Luca bought the shoes ________________________ they were perfect. (owing to / since)
    Since
  • What is the correct structure for "because"?
    Because + subject + verb
  • ________________________ it was really cold, I put on my gloves and my hat.
    As
  • ____________ the terrible weather, we decided not to walk home. (as / due to)
    Due to
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