Choose the correct option to complete the following clauses of contrast, purpose, reason and result.
The price of oil has gone down for/due to/because the increase in production.
Therefore/Despite/Even though a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.
You need to find a more user-friendly name for/in order to/so that people can access it more quickly.
Because/Due/Owing to the weather conditions, the fire could not be contained.
When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say.
However/For this reason/Even though, you should choose your words carefully before you speak.
I'm going to say only a few words so as not to/so not to/for not to take too much of your time.
They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and however/consequently/despite this, the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated.
I recorded the match in case/so that/because of we want to watch it again.
Nobody is perfect; so/however/therefore, nobody's decisions are perfect either.
Answers & Comments
1. The price of oil has gone down due to the increase in production.
2. Even though a lot has been done, we need to continue working hard.
3. You need to find a more user-friendly name so that people can access it more quickly.
4. Owing to the weather conditions, the fire could not be contained.
5. When you argue with your partner you may say things that you don't really want to say.
For this reason, you should choose your words carefully before you speak.
6. I'm going to say only a few words so as not to take too much of your time.
7. They didn't find any proof of illegal activity and consequently this, the investigation with regard to these companies was terminated.
8. I recorded the match in case we want to watch it again.
9. Nobody is perfect; therefore, nobody's decisions are perfect either