1. We delayed our trip _____ the heavy rain.

2. _____ he was tired, he went to bed early.

3. The flight was cancelled _____ the thick fog.

4. She passed the exam _____ her hard work.

5. I can't go out _____ I have too much homework.

6. The accident happened _____ the driver's carelessness.

7. He was very hungry, _____ he ate a large meal.

8. _____ I've already seen this movie, I don't want to watch it again.

9. The shop was closed _____ it was a public holiday.

10. Everything is fine now _____ your timely help.

11. _____ the traffic jam, I was late for the meeting.

12. He is very busy, _____ he can't join us tonight.

13. The crop was ruined _____ the drought.

14. _____ you are here, you might as well help me.

15. He failed the test _____ he didn't study at all.

16. We had to stay at home _____ the storm.

17. I didn't go to work _____ I was feeling ill.

18. The price of oil has risen, _____ everything is more expensive.

19. _____ her illness, she couldn't attend the wedding.

20. I'm going to sleep _____ I'm exhausted.

21. The project was successful _____ the team's effort.

22. _____ it was raining, we took an umbrella.

23. The match was postponed _____ the bad weather.

24. He didn't have enough money, _____ he didn't buy the laptop.

25. _____ his bravery, the child was saved.

26. She stayed at home _____ she was expecting a phone call.

27. _____ the lack of evidence, the case was dismissed.

28. I was late _____ my car broke down.

29. He is a vegetarian, _____ he doesn't eat meat.

30. _____ his age, he is still very active.

31. The plane couldn't land _____ the bad visibility.

32. _____ I don't have a car, I go to work by bus.

33. The window was broken _____ the wind.

34. It was a very long day, _____ I'm very tired.

35. _____ her help, I finished the work on time.

36. We cancelled the picnic _____ it was freezing.

37. He got the job _____ his excellent qualifications.

38. _____ the power cut, we had to use candles.

39. I am very thirsty, _____ I need a drink.

40. _____ she is very young, she is very responsible.

41. The match was won _____ the goalkeeper's performance.

42. _____ I'm not very good at math, I need a tutor.

43. The road was blocked _____ an accident.

44. He forgot his passport, _____ he couldn't fly.

45. _____ the noise outside, I couldn't sleep.

46. I stayed at home _____ it was very cold.

47. The forest fire was _____ a cigarette butt.

48. _____ I have no money, I can't buy anything.

49. She was happy _____ she won the prize.

50. He didn't study, _____ he failed the exam.