understanding cause and effect

Understanding cause and effect

Read each sentence. then complete the table

   1.   Tony was away from school as he was in the hospital.

   2.      Pen-Chan was scares, so she called for help.

   3.      There was a strike and the buses didn’t ply.

   4.      The plants died as there was no water.

   5.      Eric forgot his swimsuit and therefore couldn’t swim.

   6.      The street lights were switched on, so we could see our way.

   7.      The match was abandoned when it rained.

   8.      He lost control of his car as the brakes were faulty.

Cause	Effect
1.      Tony was in the hospital.	He was away form school.
2.      Pen-Chan was scared.	She called for help.
3.      There was a strike.	The buses didn’t ply.
4.      There was no water.	The plants died.
5.      Eric forgot his swimsuit	The plants died.
6.      The street lights were switch on.	He couldn’t swim.
7.      It rained.	The match was abandoned.
8.      The brakes were faulty.	He lost control of his car.

Multiple-Choice Questions

1. Many species of wildlife are becoming extinct, __________ the rainforests are being destroyed.
a)	therefore
b)	since
c)	so
d)	consequently
2. __________ logging provides jobs and profits, the government is reluctant to control it.
a)	So
b)	Consequently
c)	Due to
d)	Since
3. Hemp can be used to make paper, __________ it could reduce the need for logging.
a)	therefore
b)	so
c)	due to
d)	because
4. Hemp was grown throughout history __________ its versatility; it can be used to make many different things.
a)	due to
b)	because
c)	since
d)	as a result
5. Hemp is related to the marijuana plant; __________, it is illegal in many countries.
a)	so
b)	because
c)	due to
d)	as a result
6. Hemp cannot be used to produce marijuana, __________ its low THC content.
a)	because
b)	as
c)	because of
d)	consequently
7. Marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. __________, some people believe it should be legalized.
a)	So
b)	Therefore
c)	Due to
d)	Because
8. __________ Canada has legalized hemp farming, we can expect to see pulp and paper produced from hemp very soon.
a)	Therefore
b)	Due to
c)	So
d)	As