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We can't afford to have a holiday this year_______we've got an overdraft at the bank.

• as

• so

Could we rearrange my timetable ___________ I don't have so many classes on Fridays?

• so that

• in case

I got to the interview on time ________ the fact that my train was late.

• in spite of

• due to

The restaurant chain has had a very difficult year. ____________ , they haven't had to close any of their restaurants.

• As a result

• Nevertheless

He gets a good salary ____________ the job itself is quite monotonous.

• though

• since

Choose the best option in the following questions(6-10).

I've been off work for the last three days _________ this nasty cough I've got.

• because of

• owing to

The organization has severe financial problems, and _______ half the staff have been laid off.

• so

• consequently

I stopped at a service station _________ fill up with petrol.

• to

• in order to

I thought it was an amazing film. I was quite depressing, __________.

• though

• however

It has been announced that the last match of the season has been cancelled ____________ the severe weather.

• due to

• because of