Clauses of result and reason

Sales have increased dramatically. ___________, we will be opening a new office.

We can't offer you employment any more ______ the business is closing. (formal)

____ the rain has stopped, we've decided to go out. (formal)

The train arrived late _______ __ the strike. (informal)

I've stopped talking to her, __________ she stole my boyfriend. (informal)

I couldn't do the homework, _______ my dog ate my books. (informal)

I won't arrive on time ________ ____ being stuck in Madrid. (formal)

I have a job interview, ___ I've had a hair cut. (informal)

Unfortunately, your qualifications are insufficient. We have _______ decided not to offer you the job.

I'm going on holiday next week, ___ I won't be able to come to the meeting. (informal)

It had snowed while we were in class. _______, the students had to sleep in room 20.

Can we go home Alan, _________ _____ we know everything?

Classes were cancelled ______ ___ the fire. (formal)