9472 clauses of reason

CLAUSES OF REASON
Choose the item that fits best.
1.
2.

I’m sure he won’t come, ………………… he is still angry.
a) for
b) on the grounds that
c) because
Just………………… I say nothing you mustn’t suppose I am happy.
a) since
b) as
c) because

3.

……………. it was getting dark, we decided to return home.
a) Because
b) As
c) Now that

4.

………………… he knows the truth, what’s he going to do about it?
a) On the grounds that
b) As
c) Now that

5.

……………….. he is over eighty, he can’t stand for President again.

a) Since b) Now that
c) Because

6.

I’ll be at home this afternoon……………….. I am feeling unwell.
a) as
b) for
c) because

7.

…………… you no longer love me we might as well part.
a) Since b) Because
c) On the grounds that.

8.

He resigned …………………… he had been failing in health for the
last six months.
a) since
b) because
c) on the grounds that

9.

They hate him ……………… he is so much better than them.
a) as
b) seeing that c) because

10.

…………… it was late, we went to bed.
a) Seeing that b) Because
c) As