BIP2012 Week 3 Reasons and Results

Which of the following is a connecting word to show a reason?

• Therefore

• So

• Because

• Consequently

What is the purpose of using connecting words for reasons and results?

• to make the text difficult to read

• to improve the clarity of readers

• to confuse the readers

• to avoid connections between ides

Which of the following sentences use "since'' correctly?

• I went to the store since I was hungry.

• He did not study, since he failed the exam.

• The trained was delayed, since the weather was good.

• She is happy since it rained.

Complete the sentence: "He missed the bus, __ he walked to work."

What does "due to" mean in this sentence:

"The event was canceled due to the storm."

• Result

• Reason

• Condition

• Posibility

Which connecting word can replace "therefore" in this sentence:

"It was late, therefore, we went home."?

• as

• because

• since

• so

Complete the sentence: "She did not bring an umbrella, __ she got wet in the rain."

Which sentences use "because" correctly?

• I was tired because I went to bed early.

• She passed the test because she did not study properly.

• Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

• He stayed home because the party was fun.

What is the best word to complete this sentence:

"I left early __ I had a meeting."

Which connecting words best fits this sentence:

"He was late, __ he missed the bus."?

• therefore

• because

• since

• due to