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Clauses of result and reason

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    C1.1 clauses
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  • I have a job interview, ___ I've had a hair cut. (informal)
    so
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  • I've stopped talking to her, __________ she stole my boyfriend. (informal)
    because
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  • Can we go home Alan, _________ _____ we know everything?
    seeing as / seeing that
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  • The train arrived late _______ __ the strike. (informal)
    because of
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  • It had snowed while we were in class. _______, the students had to sleep in room 20.
    As a result / Therefore / Consequently
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  • Sales have increased dramatically. ___________, we will be opening a new office.
    Consequently / Therefore / As a result
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  • Classes were cancelled ______ ___ the fire. (formal)
    owing to / due to
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  • We can't offer you employment any more ______ the business is closing. (formal)
    as / since
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  • I won't arrive on time ________ ____ being stuck in Madrid. (formal)
    owing to / due to
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  • Unfortunately, your qualifications are insufficient. We have _______ decided not to offer you the job.
    consequently / therefore
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  • I'm going on holiday next week, ___ I won't be able to come to the meeting. (informal)
    so
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  • I couldn't do the homework, _______ my dog ate my books. (informal)
    because
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  • ____ the rain has stopped, we've decided to go out. (formal)
    As / Since
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