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C1: Expressing Reason, Purpose and Result

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  • Emma always watches Spanish TV shows with Spanish subtitles ____ develop her language skills.
    to
    for
  • _____ recent changes in government, there have been some delays in processing new laws.
    Because of
    Because
  • Jamie had signed up for a trip to Ireland - ___ his decision to do a 3 week English-language course beforehand.
    hence
    for this reason
    therefore
    as a result
  • She was brought up bilingual, ____ she has fewer difficulties in picking up languages compared to her peers.
    because
    thus
    so as to
  • He told me about his promotion ______ making me feel inferior.
    for the purpose to
    with the intention of
    for the intention of
    with the purpose for
  • Rachel's French was still a bit rusty, ___ she found it difficult to make a good impression.
    with the result
    for a consequence
    so
    so that
  • Unsurprisingly, I returned to the ticket office _____ get my money back.
    in order to
    so as
    so that
    for the purpose
  • Yolanda always makes an effort with her hair and it looks great. ______, her friends often ask her for tips.
    In case
    So as to
    For that reason
  • I signed up for an intensive 6 month language learning course ______ prepare myself better for my internship in Valencia.
    so as to
    so that
    so
  • Manoel listens to BBC Radio 2 so ___ to hear the latest news from the UK.
    as
  • Olivia and Leticia meet up every Thursday with the intention ____ revising some English vocabulary.
    of
  • You should watch movies with subtitles in English ____ help improve your listening comprehension.
    so
    hence
    to
    thus
  • Amy has an excellent command of English. ________, her friends often ask for her help in class.
    Owing to
    As a consequence
    So
  • ______ it was our first time learning Japanese, our teacher started with the alphabet.
    Due to
    Owing
    Because of
    Since
  • ________ his strong Glaswegian accent, Lucía had some trouble understanding what Craig was saying.
    Owing
    Due of
    Owing to
    Because
  • We need to take on more staff ____ the holiday season is fast approaching.
    hence
    as
  • Lucille's mother tongue is French. ______, she has issues pronouncing the word "squirrel".
    hence
    as
    due to
  • There has been heavy flooding throughout the villages. _____, many villagers have been forced out of their homes.
    Consequently
    Owing to