Which words/phrases are used to show causes?

• since

• however

• consequently

• due to

• therefore

Which words/phrases are used to show effects?

• for

• on the other hand

• thus

• hence

• as

Hollywood movies are known for their special effects ...... US audiences seem to demand them.

• due to

• because of

• so

• as

Many big department stores rely on computers ........ their ability to keep records of sales and inventory.

• because

• since

• as a result

• as a result of

The cost of gasoline is rising. ..............., some car manufacturers have begun to produce electric models.

• So

• Consequent

• As a result

• Because

She was ill ..... I sent her some flowers to cheer her up.

• therefore

• hence

• so

• consequently

The book will be .......... for students in higher education so it should definitely be included in their reading lists.

• value

• unvaluable

• invaluable

• imvaluable

There are no significant ....... between the education systems of the two countries.

• differ

• different

• difference

• differences

It would have been ..... to let Claire drive home when she was so tired.

• responsible

• responsibility

• irresponsible

• irresponsibility

• The average citizen in the ....... world uses over 155  kg of paper per year.

• develop

• developed

• developing

• development