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Cause and Effect Linking Words

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

We can't make copies _________ the machine is broken.

a)

So

b)

Because

c)

Because of

d)

Due to

2.

I couldn't play in the soccer game _________ my knee injury.

a)

Since

b)

Because of

c)

As a result

d)

Therefore

3.

The entire region lost power ______ the thunderstorm.

a)

Due to

b)

Owing to the fact that

c)

Since

d)

Therefore

4.

Airports are increasing their security measures ________ there have been several bomb threats in the past few weeks.

a)

Consequently

b)

Due to the fact that

c)

Owing to

d)

Due to

5.

I'll pay for your coffee ______ you paid for mine the last time we went out.

a)

Therefore

b)

Due to

c)

Since

d)

Owing to the fact that

6.

Fifty people lost their jobs ________ of budget cuts in the marketing department.

a)

As a result

b)

Due to

c)

Because

d)

Consequently

7.

She thought nobody had enjoyed the article she wrote in the magazine. __________, she was quite surprised when she received her first piece of fan e-mail.

a)

Since

b)

Consequently

c)

Due to the fact that

d)

So

8.

The company president and vice-president could not attend the meeting. _________, we decided to postpone it until the following week.

a)

Because

b)

Owing to

c)

Therefore

d)

So

9.

Kevin wasn't feeling well yesterday afternoon, _______ I'm not sure if he'll come into the office today.

a)

As

b)

So

c)

Because

d)

Owing to

10.

Amanda stayed at home ... her illness.

a)

due to

b)

as

11.

Her lateness was ... a terrible traffic jam.

a)

due to

b)

as

12.

... flights are cheaper in the winter, we decided to travel then.

a)

Since

b)

Owing to

13.

John didn't go to work, ... his illness.

a)

owing to

b)

as

14.

We stayed inside ... the storm.

a)

because

b)

because of

15.

You should not sleep with your phone next to you __________ it could harm your brain.

a)

therefore

b)

as a result

c)

because

d)

because of

16.

My cousin uses her smartphone 8 hours a day. ____________, her eye sight has gone bad.

a)

Since

b)

Because

c)

So

d)

As a result

17.

I can't come to Al Ain _____________ there is a travel restriction.

a)

since

b)

as a result

c)

so

d)

because

18.

Which linking word best completes the sentence: 'The roads were slippery _______ the heavy rain.'

a)

A) Because

b)

B) Due to

c)

C) As a result

d)

D) Therefore

19.

Identify the correct linking word: 'She was late to the meeting _______ she missed the bus.'

a)

A) Because

b)

B) Due to

c)

C) Consequently

d)

D) Therefore

20.

Choose the correct linking word: 'The project was successful _______ the team's hard work and dedication.'

a)

A) Because of

b)

B) As a result

c)

C) Due to

d)

D) Therefore

21.

Select the appropriate linking word: 'The event was canceled _______ the unexpected weather conditions.'

a)

A) Because

b)

B) Due to

c)

C) As a result

d)

D) Therefore

22.

Which linking word fits best: 'He didn't attend the party _______ he was feeling unwell.'

a)

A) Because

b)

B) Due to

c)

C) Consequently

d)

D) Therefore

23.

Identify the correct linking word: 'The company expanded its operations _______ increased demand for its products.'

a)

A) Because of

b)

B) As a result

c)

C) Due to

d)

D) Therefore

24.

Choose the correct linking word: 'The flight was delayed _______ technical issues.'

a)

A) Because

b)

B) Due to

c)

C) As a result

d)

D) Therefore

25.

Select the appropriate linking word: 'The team won the championship _______ their excellent performance throughout the season.'

a)

A) Because

b)

B) Due to

c)

C) As a result

d)

D) Therefore