Words/phrases of reason/result

She retired early on _______ of the policy

• account

• acquire

• acknowledge

• abundance

The number of people with diabetes is growing, partly ______ an increase in levels of obesit

• because

• result in

• due to

• so that

• The number of overweight children has increased dramatically in recent years, largely ________ changes in diet and lifestyle.

• because

• so as to

• in case

• as a result of

• Part of the problem with treating childhood obesity ______ _____ the fact that parents do not always recognize that their children are obese.

• unless

• regardless of

• stems from

• caused by

• Eating habits formed in childhood tend to continue into adult life. _____, the best way to prevent heart disease among adults is to encourage healthy eating from an early age.

• Hence

• Thus

• Therefore

• Consequently

Synonym of "Therefore": T___

As a ________ of the delay, we stand to lose at least two days' worth of income

• consequence

• reason

• result

• purpose

We bring an umbrella along, __ ____ we won't get wet if it rains

• in order to

• owing to

• so that

• beacause

Which of the following are the synonyms of "because of"?

• owing to

• due to

• on account of

• as a result of

Which of the following are the synonyms of the conjunction "so"?

• consequently

• hence

• therefore

• accordingly