Question 1
The manager canceled the meeting _____ several team members were sick.
Options: although, because, so
Connecting Words - Work Challenges
Click on each blank and choose the correct connecting word from the dropdown menu. Focus on expressing cause, effect, or contrast. Some sentences may have more than one blank, so make sure you complete all of them.
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Question 2
The project deadline was tight, _____ the team worked overtime to finish it.
Options: because, although, so
Question 3
_____ the budget was reduced, the company hired three new employees.
Options: Because, Although, So
Question 4
The office was too noisy, _____ I moved to a quieter workspace.
Options: so, although, because
Question 5
We missed the deadline _____ the client changed the requirements at the last minute.
Options: so, because, although
Question 6
_____ the training was mandatory, some employees did not attend.
Options: So, Because, Although
Question 7
The software kept crashing, _____ we had to call technical support.
Options: although, so, because
Question 8
The team completed the report on time, _____ they had limited resources.
Options: because, so, although
Question 9
_____ the company offered flexible hours, many employees still preferred working from home.
Options: Although, Because, So
Question 10
The intern made several mistakes _____ she was still learning the procedures.
Options: so, although, because
Question 11
The department received more funding, _____ they could hire additional staff.
Options: because, so, although
Question 12
_____ the supervisor gave clear instructions, some workers still made errors.
Options: So, Although, Because
Question 13
The warehouse was understaffed, _____ deliveries were often delayed.
Options: although, because, so
Question 14
We hired a consultant _____ we needed expert advice on the merger.
Options: although, because, so
Question 15
_____ the workload increased, the team maintained high quality standards.
Options: Because, So, 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.
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