1) We set off at dawn ______ avoid the rush-hour traffic. a) owing to b) in order to c) because to 2) Sales figures have fallen drastically ______ the economic downturn. a) due to b) because c) so as to 3) The decorators covered the furniture with sheets ______ splash it with paint. a) so as to b) in order to c) in order not to 4) After his accident, my brother had to sell his car ______ he couldn't afford the insurance. a) since b) due to c) so as not to 5) The company is trying to reduce costs, ______ employees who leave are not being replaced. a) seeing as b) in order to c) consequently 6) I left a message ______ the head of human resources wasn't at her desk. a) therefore b) because c) so as to 7) The project had to be abandoned ______ a lack of funding. a) consequently b) owing to c) so that they could 8) She arrived early ______ get a good seat. a) to b) because of c) as a result 9) We haven't received your payment. ______, you are being sent a reminder. a) because of b) in case c) consequently 10) She wrote down the appointment ______ she wouldn't forget it. a) so that b) as to c) in order not to 11) The motorway is being resurfaced, ______ it will be closed until the end of the year. a) because of b) as a result c) so as to 12) You'd better take your keys ______ I decide to go out. a) so as not to b) therefore c) in case 13) He was unable to attend the conference ______ he was ill. a) owing to the fact that b) so as to c) consequently 14) I doubt that Ben will be offered the job, ______ he doesn't have qualifications. a) so that b) therefore c) seeing as 15) I won't switch my phone off ______ you need to call me. a) owing to b) in case c) so

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