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Sentence structure

82 Link words: because, as, since

Practice

Link the two sentences to make one sentence, using the word given. Don't
change the order of the two original sentences. Use a comma if the link word
comes at the beginning of your sentence.

1 She was very tired. She went to bed. (as)
As she was very tired, she went to bed.
2 I can't use my car. It's broken down, (because)
/ can't use my car because it's broken down.

3 He hasn't done any work. I don't think he'll pass the exam, (since)

4 The bus crashed. The driver fell asleep, (because)

5 It was raining. We decided not to go out. (as)

6 The climate is changing. The earth is getting warmer, (because)

7 Monday is a public holiday. We're going to spend the weekend in the

mountains, (since)

8 Romeo committed suicide. He thought Juliet was dead, (because)

9 You haven't seen the cathedral yet. I'll take you there on Sunday, (as)

10 The concert was cancelled. The singer was ill. (because)

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