Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase:
Example: She couldn’t attend the meeting ________ she was feeling unwell.
Answer: because
1. The event was canceled ________ bad weather.
2. ________ the heavy traffic, we arrived late.
3. He didn’t go to the party ________ he was tired.
4. The match was postponed ________ the rain.
5. ________ her hard work, she got promoted.
6. The flight was delayed ________ the storm.
7. The project failed ________ poor planning.
8. ________ his dedication, he became the team leader.
9. The store was closed ________ a holiday.
10. The picnic was canceled ________ the weather forecast.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice
Choose the most appropriate connector or phrase for each sentence:
Example: I stayed home ________ it was raining.
Answer: because
1. The road was closed ________ construction work.
2. ________ the delay, we missed the train.
3. The project was completed on time. ________, the team received a bonus.
4. ________ his dedication, he became the team leader.
5. The game was canceled ________ heavy rain.
6. She decided to leave early ________ she was tired.
7. The trip was postponed ________ the weather forecast.
8. The store was closed ________ a holiday.
9. The flight was delayed ________ the storm.
10. The picnic was canceled ________ the weather forecast.
Exercise 3: Match Reasons and Sentences
Match the reason to the most appropriate sentence:
Example: The flight was delayed ________.
Answer: because of the storm
1. The game was canceled ________.
2. She decided to leave early ________.
3. The trip was postponed ________.
4. The store was closed ________.
5. The project failed ________.
6. The meeting was rescheduled ________.
7. The concert was canceled ________.
8. The bus was late ________.
9. The exam was postponed ________.
10. The picnic was canceled ________.