| Reason and Result: because (of), as, since, so, as a result, therefore, |
|
|
|
A) Complete the sentences in A using BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF and an idea from B. Use each idea in B only one. A B 1. He phoned the police a) his bad leg 2. I didnt have any lunch b) I thought it might rain 3. Our plane was delayed c) I wasnt hungry 4. He went to Paris d) hed lost his wallet 5. I took an umbrella e) the fog 6. He couldnt run very fast f) he wanted to learn French 1. . He phoned the police because hed lost his wallet. .. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. B) Choose the correct answers: 1. As / As a result it was such a beautiful day, we decided to have a picnic. 2. It was his birthday because / so we decided to buy him a present. 3. As a result / Since all the seats on the train were taken, we had to stand. 4. The banks were closed and as a result / because we couldnt get any money. 5. I didnt find the book very interesting and so / as I didnt finish it. 6. We couldnt drive across the bridge as a result / because it was closed. 7. She had the best qualifications and she so / therefore got the job. 8. I havent got much money as / so I cant afford a new car. C) Join each pair of sentences using SO / SUCH .. (THAT): 1. It was a very warm evening. We had dinner outside in the garden. . 2. He was very nervous. He couldnt eat anything. . 3. Our neighbours party was very noisy. We couldnt sleep. . 4. The restaurant was very crowded. They couldnt find anywhere to sit down. . 5. We were all having a good time. We didnt want to stop. . 6. Hes got a very good memory. He never needs to write anythind down. . |