WORKSHEET 48
SUBJECT : Reason and Result: because (of), as, since, so, as a result, therefore,
so / such ……… (that)
A) Complete the sentences in A using BECAUSE or BECAUSE OF and an idea from B.
Use each idea in B only one.
A B
1. He phoned the police a) his bad leg
2. I didn’t have any lunch b) I thought it might rain
3. Our plane was delayed c) I wasn’t hungry
4. He went to Paris d) he’d lost his wallet
5. I took an umbrella e) the fog
6. He couldn’t run very fast f) he wanted to learn French
1.
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He phoned the police because he’d lost his wallet.
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2.
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3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
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B) Choose the correct answers:
1.
As / As a result
it was such a beautiful day, we decided to have a picnic.
2.
It was his birthday
because / so
we decided to buy him a present.
3.
As a result / Since
all the seats on the train were taken, we had to stand.
4.
The banks were closed and
as a result / because
we couldn’t get any money.
5.
I didn’t find the book very interesting and
so / as
I didn’t finish it.
6.
We couldn’t drive across the bridge
as a result / because
it was closed.
7.
She had the best qualifications and she
so / therefore
got the job.
8.
I haven’t got much money
as / so
I can’t afford a new car.
C) Join each pair of sentences using SO / SUCH ….. (THAT):
1.
It was a very warm evening. We had dinner outside in the garden.
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2.
He was very nervous. He couldn’t eat anything.
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3.
Our neighbours’ party was very noisy. We couldn’t sleep.
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4.
The restaurant was very crowded. They couldn’t find anywhere to sit down.
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5.
We were all having a good time. We didn’t want to stop.
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6.
He’s got a very good memory. He never needs to write anythind down.
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