Linking Words: Purpose and Cause & Effect

What is the purpose of the following sentence: 'She studied hard to pass the exam'?

• To indicate the reason for her studying hard.

• To express her enjoyment of studying.

• To describe her feelings about the exam.

• To suggest she studied for a different purpose.

Identify the cause in this statement: 'The heavy rain caused the river to overflow.'

• flood warning

• drought

• heavy rain

• riverbank erosion

Which linking word would best complete this sentence: 'He was late because ___ he missed the bus.'?

• because of

• if

• that

• although

Differentiate between cause and effect in the sentence: 'The lack of sleep led to poor performance.'

• Cause: Poor performance; Effect: The lack of sleep.

• Cause: The lack of sleep; Effect: Poor performance.

• Cause: Poor diet; Effect: Lack of sleep.

• Cause: Stress; Effect: Poor performance.

Construct a sentence that shows purpose using the linking word 'in order to'.

• She studies hard in order to pass her exams.

• They play video games in order to improve their cooking skills.

• She sleeps late in order to wake up early.

• He runs every day in order to eat junk food.

Evaluate the argument: 'We should reduce plastic use; therefore, we can protect marine life.' What linking word indicates the cause?

• therefore

• because

• however

• although

What linking word would you use to show purpose in the sentence: 'He exercises regularly ___ he wants to stay healthy.'?

• although

• so

• unless

• because

Analyze the cause and effect relationship in the statement: 'The new policy improved employee satisfaction.' What is the effect?

• Employee satisfaction improved.

• Employee productivity decreased.

• Employee turnover increased.

• Employee engagement remained the same.

Identify the purpose of the following text: 'To inform the public about the benefits of recycling.'

• To promote the use of plastic bags.

• To entertain the audience with recycling stories.

• To educate the public about recycling benefits.

• To discourage waste management practices.

Which linking word indicates a cause in the sentence: 'Due to the storm, the event was canceled.'?

• Thanks to

• As a result of

• Because of

• Due to