Cause and Effect Linking Words

We can't make copies _________ the machine is broken.

• So

• Because

• Because of

• Due to

I couldn't play in the soccer game _________ my knee injury.

• Since

• Because of

• As a result

• Therefore

The entire region lost power ______ the thunderstorm.

• Due to

• Owing to the fact that

• Since

• Therefore

Airports are increasing their security measures ________ there have been several bomb threats in the past few weeks.

• Consequently

• Due to the fact that

• Owing to

• Due to

I'll pay for your coffee ______ you paid for mine the last time we went out.

• Therefore

• Due to

• Since

• Owing to the fact that

Fifty people lost their jobs ________ of budget cuts in the marketing department.

• As a result

• Due to

• Because

• Consequently

She thought nobody had enjoyed the article she wrote in the magazine. __________, she was quite surprised when she received her first piece of fan e-mail.

• Since

• Consequently

• Due to the fact that

• So

The company president and vice-president could not attend the meeting. _________, we decided to postpone it until the following week.

• Because

• Owing to

• Therefore

• So

Kevin wasn't feeling well yesterday afternoon, _______ I'm not sure if he'll come into the office today.

• As

• So

• Because

• Owing to

Amanda stayed at home ... her illness.

• due to

• as