Grammatical Signals

Direction: Choose the most appropriate grammatical signal to complete the sentence.

Amalinze was called the Cat _________ his back would never touch the earth.

• thus

• because

• as a result

• so

Direction: Choose the most appropriate grammatical signal to complete the sentence.

During the Week of Peace, Okonkwo committed the crime of beating his wife. ___________, he was told to make a ritual sacrifice, which he did.

• In order to

• To solve this

• For example

• However

Direction: Choose the most appropriate grammatical signal to complete the sentence.

When Unoka died, he left numerous debts unpaid. _________, Okonkwo couldn’t count on Unoka’s help in building his own wealth.

• Resulted from

• On the other hand

• In particular

• As a result

Direction: Choose the most appropriate grammatical signal to complete the sentence.

The women and children of Umuofia do a lot of preparations during the Feast of the New Yam. ____________, the women prepare by cleaning, decorating the walls, and throwing away all of their unused yams from the previous year.

• In contrast

• However

• For instance

• As a consequence

Direction: Choose the most appropriate grammatical signal to complete the sentence.

Ikemefuna missed his family so much. __________ his great sadness and depression, he was deeply attached to Okonkwo's family.

• Despite

• For example

• Therefore

• Including