Adverbials of Cause

Which of these are types of fronted adverbial?

• fronted adverbials of cause

• formal fronted adverbials

• fronted adverbials of point

Answer explanation

Formal fronted adverbials include: 'However' and 'Additionally'.

Which of the following sentences contains an adverbial of cause?

• She ran quickly to catch the bus.

• He was late because he missed the train.

• They went to the park yesterday.

• She sings beautifully.

Identify the adverbial of cause in the sentence: 'He studied hard to pass the exam.'

• He studied hard

• to pass the exam

• the exam

• hard

What is the function of an adverbial of cause in a sentence?

• To describe when an action happens

• To describe where an action happens

• To describe why an action happens

• To describe how an action happens

Choose the correct adverbial of cause to complete the sentence: 'She was happy ___ she won the prize.'

• because

• although

• if

• when

Which of the following is an example of an adverbial of cause?

• in the morning

• because of the rain

• under the table

• with a smile

In the sentence 'He left early due to the weather,' what is the adverbial of cause?

• He left early

• due to the weather

• early

• the weather

Which sentence uses an adverbial of cause correctly?

• She danced gracefully because she was happy.

• He went home after the party.

• They arrived at noon.

• She sings loudly.

Identify the adverbial of cause: 'The match was canceled because of the storm.'

• The match was canceled

• because of the storm

• the storm

• canceled

What question does an adverbial of cause answer?

• How?

• When?

• Where?

• Why?