Linking words of cause and effect



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  1. He hated being in the army __________ he had to obey commands.
    1.   BECAUSE
    2.   BECAUSE OF
  2. I wanted to leave early __________ I was non enjoying the party.
    1.   AS
    2.   AS A RESULT OF
  3. We may as well go to the concert __________ we’ve already paid for the tickets.
    1.   SEEING AS
    2.   OWING TO
  4. I’m forever losing things __________ I’m quite forgetful.
    1.   SINCE
    2.   BECAUSE OF
  5. Her success is __________ her determination.
    1.   DUE TO
    2.   OWING TO
  6. I missed my flight __________ a traffic hold-up.
    1.   OWING TO
    2.   SINCE
  7. You can go first __________ you’re the oldest.
    1.   AS
    2.   BECAUSE OF
  8. Our departure was delayed __________ bad weather.
    1.   BECAUSE OF
    2.   BECAUSE
  9. __________ this man is a doctor, I would assume he has a modicum of intelligence.
    1.   SEEING AS
    2.   BECAUSE OF
  10. We didn’t go out __________ the rain.
    1.   BECAUSE OF
    2.   BECAUSE