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Showing cause and result

Because (porque)

They had to put off the exam because the teacher was ill.
There was an awful traffic jam because it was snowing.

Since, as (Como, puesto que)

Since/As the teacher was ill, they had to put off the exam.

Due to/ Because of/ Owing to (debido a, a causa de)

        (Followed by a noun)
        There was an awful traffic jam because of the snow.
        He couldn´t go on holiday last summer due to his brother´s illness.

So (asi que)

The company is expanding so they will need staff.

Therefore/ Consequently (asi pues, como consecuencia)

The company is expanding abroad, therefore/consequently he will have to travel quite often.

As a result (como resultado)

As a result of his excellent marks, he has been given a prize.