Connecting Words - Work Challenges

Choose the connecting word or phrase that best completes each sentence. Focus on expressing cause, effect, contrast, or purpose.

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Question 1

The manager canceled the meeting _____ illness among several team members.

Options: because, because of, even though

Question 2

The project deadline was tight. _____, the team worked overtime to finish it.

Options: However, Although, Therefore

Question 3

_____ the budget was reduced, the company hired three new employees.

Options: Despite, Even though, Because of

Question 4

I moved to a quieter workspace _____ concentrate on the financial report.

Options: because of, so that, to

Question 5

We missed the deadline _____ the client changed the requirements at the last minute.

Options: because, because of, despite

Question 6

_____ the training was mandatory, some employees did not attend.

Options: Despite, Because of, Although

Question 7

The software kept crashing, _____ we had to call technical support.

Options: so, because of, therefore

Question 8

The team completed the report on time _____ having limited resources.

Options: because, despite, however

Question 9

The company offered flexible hours. _____, many employees still preferred working from home.

Options: However, Because, Although

Question 10

The intern made several mistakes _____ she was still learning the procedures.

Options: despite, because of, because

Question 11

The department applied for more funding _____ it could hire additional staff.

Options: because of, so that, therefore

Question 12

_____ the supervisor gave clear instructions, some workers still made errors.

Options: Although, Despite, Because of

Question 13

The new scheduling system is _____ organizing warehouse shifts more efficiently.

Options: to, so that, for

Question 14

We hired a consultant _____ we needed expert advice on the merger.

Options: because of, because, despite

Question 15

_____ the workload increased, the team maintained high quality standards.

Options: Despite, Because of, Although

Practise Connecting Words - Work Challenges with this interactive fill-in-the-blank exercise of 15 questions. Choose the option that correctly completes each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get instant feedback on every choice.

Practising grammar in real sentences — rather than memorising rules in isolation — is one of the most effective ways to make a structure stick. You can retry as many times as you like to build accuracy and confidence using Connecting Words - Work Challenges in everyday English.

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