Linkers: cause and effect

We stayed inside ___ the storm

• because

• because of

I wanted to stay longer ________________________ I was really enjoying the party

• since

• because of

Amanda stayed at home ________________________ her illness.

• as

• due to

Her lateness was ________________________ a terrible traffic jam.

• due to

• as

__________ flights are cheaper in the winter, we decided to travel then.

• since

• due to

______ she hated cats, she wasn’t happy when her husband bought three.

• as

• because of

John didn’t go to work ________________________ his illness.

• as

• because of

_______ Lucy was very tired, she went to bed early.

• because

• due to

_____ his late night, John missed his train.

• Because

• As a result of

Lucy was very unhappy, ________________________ she missed James.

• because

• becasue of