Cause-Effect (141, unit 2)

_____ people are more health-conscious, they tend to choose organic produce.

• Because

• Therefore

• As a result

• Due to

Which answer is INCORRECT? I don't take dieting trends seriously _____ they change so often.

• so

• because

• since

• as

If someone else does something negative, we think it is _____ their personality.

• because of

• because

• since

• as a result

Scientists estimate that 80 percent of what we taste is _____ smell.

• due to

• consequently

• because

• since

Cheese can raise your blood pressure _____ it contains a lot of salt.

• because

• therefore

• due to

• as a result

We only had 5 minutes for lunch, _____ I'm still hungry.

• so

• because

• because of

• since

If we do something negative, we think it is _____ a situation.

• because of

• therefore

• because

• consequently

Which answer is INCORECT? A balanced diet can improve overall health. ________, if you follow such a diet you are less likely to get sick.

• Because

• As a result

• Consequently

• Therefore