Smoking is the primary c_______ of many preventable diseases.
cause
15
Frequent exposure to the sun can l______ to skin cancer.
lead
15
_________ of the fire, the local primary school was destroyed.
As a result / Because
20
Which of the following connectors is INCORRECT: It is important for primary and secondary students to wear school uniform ____ it can give them a sense of belonging.
consequently
as
because
since
15
Most heart attacks are c_______ by blood clots.
caused
15
Studies show that government funding can _______ better student learning outcomes.
affect
cause
lead to
impact
15
Some online courses have been dropped ________ lack of student interest.
since
due to
the cause of
the reason for
15
The exam has been cancelled ____________ the pandemic.
because
as a result
due to
the reason for
20
The problems might be ________ a shortage of teachers.
in order to
because
lead to
due to
15
Which of the following connectors is INCORRECT: Student engagement levels have dropped significantly in recent weeks _______ a high turnover of teachers.
owing to
due to
since
because of
15
Profits have declined __________ the recent drop in sales.
as a result of
as
therefore
resulted in
15
Which of the following connectors is INCORRECT: _________ the accident, he was unable to complete his assessments on time.
As a result of
Consequently
Owing to
Because of
15
Which of the following connectors is INCORRECT: Extreme weather events are likely to be worse and more frequent _________ climate change.
as a result of
thus
because of
due to
15
________ the problems mentioned above, a large number of young teachers have resigned due to a heavy workload and pressure from the department of education.
In addition to
Due to
Owing to
Furthermore
15
Open-ended question: Because of teacher shortages, _______________.
Answers may vary
15
Open-ended question: As a result of the recent public school funding cut, ________________.
