1A discourse markers (1) - linkers

Choose the correct linker.

1. The concert was cancelled--------------------------------------------------- poor ticket sales.
2. He pretended to like her new haircut------------------------------------------- hurt her feelings.
3. The factory closed and--------------------------------------------- many workers lost their jobs.
4. He decided to resign from his post--------------------------- spend more time with his family.
5. The police are unable to arrest them---------------------------- there is not enough evidence.
6. ------------------------------------------her inability to arrive at work on time, she was sacked.
7. ----------------------------------------knowing the risks, he decided to climb the mountain alone.
8. ----------------------------------------------it wasn't always easy, I managed to have a successful career.    
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