WorksheetsM.6 Cause and Effect quiz for Midterm
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 16mins
A high percentage of children have a television in their own bedroom; __________, parents find it difficult to control what they watch.
that's why
therefore
because
An average child spends up to 5 hours a day in front of a screen __________ this, they are less likely to spend their free-time reading books.
because
because of
so
__________ the fact that most people communicate with friends and colleagues by email, it is quite rare to receive a hand-written letter.
Consequently,
So
Due to
The real effects on their adult health are yet to be seen __________ obesity among children is a relatively new phenomenon.
as a result
therefore
because of
__________ people carry their mobile phones all the time, they often ring at very inconvenient moments.
Owing to
Because
For this reson
Young people nowadays lead a much more sedentary lifestyle-slow life. __________ they do not get as much physical exercise as previous generations
Because
To make
That's why
Families are smaller and more prosperous than previous generations. __________, children have much more home entertainment in their bedrooms.
As a result of
Consequently
So
I love living in Australia ______________ the weather
Because
Since
Because of
The increase in the number of cars on the road has resulted ________ more and more traffic jams
on
in
for
“He got to work really, really late ‘cos he missed his train”.
Which cause and effect word is ‘cos short for?
due to
because
since
Keith lost his job due ________ cutbacks in the department.
on
too
to
Which one is NOT correct?
“He didn’t turn up for the exam. __________, he failed the course.”
Consequently
As a result
so
Janice got home late __________she missed her TV program.
due to
so
therefore
Alvin missed the bus because of he woke up late.
Right
wrong
My brother does not sleep very well __________ the neighborhood is noisy.
as a result of
for
that's why
John bought a second car. Conseuently, he didn’t want his wife to walk to work.
Right
wrong
I phoned the doctor last night since the baby had a very high fever.
Correct
Incorrect
Peter stole the old woman’s bag so the judge will condemn him
Right
Wrong
I haven’t heard from him for a long time because of I’ll call him tonight.
Right
Wrong
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