References and Connectors Revision

When Sarah finally arrived at the station, she realized that she had forgotten her bag, **so** she called a friend for help.

• Sarah / Result (Effect)

• Bag / Contrast

• Friend / Time

• Sarah / Addition

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Sarah / Cause and effect' because her realization of forgetting the bag led directly to her calling a friend for help, illustrating a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

The teacher told the students that **they** should submit the project by Friday, **because** the deadline was coming soon.

• Teacher / Reason

• Students / Contrast

• Students / reason

• Project / Time

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Students / reason' because the teacher is explaining to the students why they need to submit the project by Friday, indicating the reason for the urgency due to the approaching deadline.

John was tired after his long day, **yet** **he** still had to prepare for the meeting, which was scheduled for early the next morning.

• John / Time

• The day / Reason

• The meeting / time

• John / Contrast

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'John / Contrast' because the use of 'yet' indicates a contrast between John's tiredness and his need to prepare for the meeting, highlighting the conflict between his state and his responsibilities.

The book was so interesting that **it** kept Lisa awake all night, **although** she needed to get some rest.

• The book / Contrast

• Lisa / Time

• The night / Reason

• The book / Cause and effect

Answer explanation

The book is contrasted with Lisa's need for rest. Despite needing sleep, the book's interest kept her awake, highlighting the contrast between her need for rest and her engagement with the book.

I asked the organizers and **they** said that the event was postponed, **since** the venue was not ready on time.

• The organizers / Reason

• The event / Comparison

• The event / Cause and effect

• The organizers / Time

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The organizers / Reason' because the statement explains why the event was postponed, attributing the delay to the venue not being ready on time.

Jack loves football, and **he** plays every weekend, **while** his brother prefers to watch games on TV.

• Jack / Contrast

• Football / Reason

• His brother / Comparison

• Football / Time

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Jack / Contrast' because the sentence highlights a difference in preferences: Jack plays football while his brother prefers watching it on TV, showcasing a contrast between their activities.

Lilly went to the store to buy some groceries, **because** **her** fridge was empty, and she needed food for dinner.

• Lilly / Cause and effect

• Groceries / Reason

• Lilly / Reason

• Groceries / Comparison

Answer explanation

Lilly is the subject who went to the store due to her empty fridge, making her the reason for the action. The phrase 'because her fridge was empty' indicates her need for groceries, confirming Lilly as the reason.

The children were excited when **they** saw the amusement park, **though** they had to wait in line for the rides.

• The children / Contrast

• The amusement park / Cause and effect

• The children / Time

• The rides / Reason

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The children / Contrast' because their excitement about the amusement park contrasts with the negative aspect of waiting in line for the rides, highlighting a conflicting emotion.

The movie was quite long, but **it** was worth watching, **even though** the reviews weren't great.

• The movie / Contrast

• The reviews / Reason

• The reviews / Cause and effect

• The movie / Comparison

Answer explanation

The phrase "even though the reviews weren't great" contrasts with the positive statement about the movie being worth watching. This highlights that despite negative reviews, the movie still has value, making "The movie / Contrast" the correct choice.

He asked his boss for a raise, **but** **she** told him that the company couldn't afford it.

• He / Contrast

• The boss / Reason

• The employee / Cause and effect

• The boss/contrast

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'The boss/contrast' because the use of 'but' indicates a contrast between the employee's request for a raise and the boss's response that the company cannot afford it.