Expressing Cause and Effect and Purpose

We can't visit the museum tomorrow ... it isn't open.

• because of

• the fact that

• because

• therefore

The young couple decide not to buy the house .... its dilapidated condition.

• because

• so that

• since

• because of

Thousands of Irish people emigrated to the US _____ the potato famine in Ireland in the mid-19th century.

• because

• because of

• consequently

• as the result

Jim had to give up joining Volleyball match _____________ his sprained ankle.

• because

• if only

• due to

• as the result

_________________ the fog was thick at the airport, the flights were delayed.

• due to

• therefore

• because of

• due to the fact that

The children stayed at home __________ a storm was approaching.

• therefore

• due to

• because

• so that

___________ it was cold, she wore a coat.

• because of

• Even though

• only

• because

She was ill. ____________ ,she missed the class.

• so

• therefore

• however

• because of

It was hot. We, ______________ , went swimming.

• therefore

• because

• so

• after

Combine these ideas using because of.

Emily has never wanted to return to Alaska to live. The winters are too severe.

• Because of the winters are to severe, Emily has never wanted to return to Alaska to live.

• Because of Emily has never wanted to return to Alaska, the winters are too severe.

• Emily has never wanted to return to Alaska to live because of its severe winters.

• The winters are too severe because of Emily has never wanted to return to Alaska to live.