Connectors

I couldn't attend the party ____________ thedoctor's appointment.

____________the heavy rain, the outdoor concert was canceled.

___________ it was getting late, they decided to leave the party.

_____________ she had studied hard, she did

well on the exam.

____________ it was raining, they went ahead with their picnic plans.

The weather forecast predicted rain;_________, the sun unexpectedly appeared.

He studied hard __________ get good grades.

He had to wake up early __________________catch the morning flight.

The concert tickets were sold out; _________________,we decided to watch a movie instead.

He loves animals; _________________, he volunteers at the local animal shelter.

______________they were tired, they decided to go for ahike.

_________________ feeling nervous, she delivered a perfect presentation.