Cause and Effect Linking Words

Relying on the internet has decreased our intelligence and ability to solve and find correct answers on our own ______ we depend on what the Internet is giving us.

• because

• because of

• therefore

• as a result

We rely on technology to remember things for us — we don’t need to remember things by ourselves. _________, our “special” moments become linked to digital photos instead of real memories.

• As a result

• Since

• Because

• Because of

You are not allowed to come in ____________ you arrived late.

• since

• so

• therefore

• because of

Many physical injuries happen __________ smartphones.

• because

• because of

• as a result

• therefore

Teenagers, who hold their phone next to their right ear, are the most affected ____________ the electrical signals from the phone.

• because of

• because

• since

• so

It is very cold outside; ________, you should wear your coat.

• since

• because

• therefore

• because of

_____ Peter woke up late, he missed his first class on Monday.

• Due to

• As

• Owing to

• Because of

The flight was canceled _____ bad weather.

• hence

• since

• due to

• as

The concert has been canceled _____ lack of interest.

• as

• hence

• therefore

• owing to

We were unable to get funding and _____ had to cancel the project.

• therefore

• since

• owing to

• as