Самостійна робота "Linking words"

Link the pairs of sentences. Use the words in brackets.

1.Flights are cheaper in the winter. We decided to travel then. (since)

2.She hated cats. She wasn’t happy when her husband bought three.(as)

3. Lucy was very tired. She went to bed early. (because)

4. I was very happy with my present. It was exactly what I wanted. (as)

5. Keiko ordered her meal without meat. She is a vegetarian. (since)

6. I didn’t want to leave . I was having a great time.(as)

7. She couldn’t come.She had to work. (because)

8. It was really cold.  I put on my gloves and my hat. (as)

Choose the correct linking word: because/ because of

1.We stopped playing tennis ____________ the rain.

2. We had to hurry indoors _________ it was raining.

3. I am late ___________ the traffic.

4. I wanted to stay longer ___________I was really enjoying the party.

5. He can’t drive __________ his illness.

6. He found working in Japan very difficult ________ the language problem.

7. They moved to London _________her job.

8. He crushed the car __________ he was driving too fast