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

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

3. I was late _____ my car broke down.

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

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

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

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

8. The window was broken _____ the wind.

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

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

11. We cancelled the picnic _____ it was freezing.

12. He got the job _____ his excellent qualifications.

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

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

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

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

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

18. The road was blocked _____ an accident.

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

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

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

22. The forest fire was _____ a cigarette butt.

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

24. She was happy _____ she won the prize.

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