Test 1 : Cause and Effect

___, Jose drank two glasses of ice-cold water.

• Because he had nothing else to do

• • Because he was going out with his friends

• • Because he was feeling cold

• • Because he was extremely hot and thirsty

___, Melissa was promoted to a better-paying position.

• • Because she asked for help so often

• • Because she went on vacation to Europe

• • Because

  • she was often late or absent

• • Because she was an excellent worker

___, people ran for their cars.

• • Because the sun just came out

• • Because it had suddenly begun to rain heavily

• • Because everyone liked their car

• • Because it was time for dinner

• ___, consumer buying is on the rise.

• • Because no one has much money

• • Because everyone is very worried about the economy

• • Because people's salaries are higher

• • Because everyone rides the train

___, Judy got an A on her math test.

• • Because she didn’t understand the questions

• • Because she studied hard for the exam

• • Because she went to the mall for several hours

• • Because she watched TV after school

Angela worked hard all day at her job so ___

• • She had nothing to do at home.

• • She worked in a law office.

• • She liked to work long hours.

• • She was very tired in the evening.

Terry trained well for the track meet; therefore, ___

• • He won the 50-yard dash.

• • He had never trained so well before.

• • He became hungry, ate too much, and got sick.

• • He decided not to run in the race.

• Because Rose’s car wouldn’t start on the morning of her important meeting, ___

• • The car had a flat tire.

• • She went to her neighbor’s house, and they chatted.

• • She went back to bed so she could sleep longer.

• • She called a garage to have someone come and fix it.

If you eat a lot of food, and you never exercise, you will ___

• feel good about your health.

• gain weight and be out of shape.

• want to drink only sugary drinks like juice boxes.

• be able to run long races.

The boy hit the dog with a stick and ___.

• the dog played fetch with him.

• the dog bit him.

• the dog licked his hand.

• the dog was excited.