1. The match was cancelled _____ it was snowing heavily.

2. She saved enough money; _____, she bought a new car.

3. _____ his careless driving, he caused an accident.

4. The village was evacuated _____ the approaching storm.

5. _____ she tried her best, she didn’t achieve the desired result.

6. The company expanded rapidly _____ strong demand.

7. He didn’t revise; _____, he failed the test.

8. _____ the heavy workload, she maintained high performance.

9. The road was closed _____ a serious accident.

10. The sun was shining; _____, we decided to go for a walk.

11. _____ the teacher’s explanation, I finally understood the problem.

12. The plan was rejected _____ its high cost.

13. He worked overtime; _____, he earned extra money.

14. _____ her illness, she attended the conference.

15. The lights went out _____ the power failure.

16. _____ it was getting late, we decided to leave.

17. The team won the match _____ excellent teamwork.

18. He ignored medical advice; _____, his condition worsened.

19. _____ the complexity of the task, it was completed on time.

20. The flight was delayed _____ technical problems.

21. She apologized sincerely; _____, they forgave her.

22. _____ his strong accent, people understood him easily.

23. The streets were empty _____ it was a public holiday.

24. He invested wisely; _____, his business grew rapidly.

25. _____ the warning signs, the hikers continued climbing.