Grammar Exercise: Reason, Cause and Contrast: Multiple Choice

Intermediate

Choose the best word to complete these sentences.


1. The new law was introduced ________ conditions in prisons would be improved.
    when
    then
    so that

2. ________ he was so keen on cooking, he went to do a chef course in Paris.
    that
    because
    why

3. ________ the apartment is so new, it should sell for a good price.
    so
    though
    seeing as

4. ________ the company didn't offer Jeanie a new pay rise, she left and found a new job.
    since
    for
    so

5. We expected the money ________ he had promised it to us.
    for this
    while
    as

6. The man lay awake in the bed ________ he was exhausted.
    but
    because
    although

7. The streets were filled with water ________ the rain.
    because
    due to
    caused

8. They can't attend tonight's meeting, John, ________ not being members.
    on account of
    when
    in case of

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