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Complete the sentence choosing the correct option. The river overflowed __________ heavy rain. (due to / so)
due to
Complete the sentence choosing the correct option.. The volcano erupted. __________, many people had to leave their homes. ( because of / as a result)
As a result
Complete the sentence choosing the correct option. The tornado was very strong, __________ many houses were destroyed. (due to / so )
So
Complete the sentence choosing the correct option. The earthquake damaged many roads. __________, people could not travel easily. ( as a result / due to )
What is the cause in this sentence? "The river flooded, so many people moved to a safer place."
The river flooded.
What is the effect in this sentence? "The drought lasted for months. As a result, farmers could not grow crops."
Farmers could not grow crops.
Identify the cause and effect: "The hurricane was very strong. As a result, the electricity went out."
Cause: The hurricane was very strong. Effect: The electricity went out.
Combine these two sentences using "so": "The snowstorm was very strong. Many roads were blocked."
The snowstorm was very strong, so many roads were blocked.
Complete the sentence using linking words: "The volcano erupted, __________ the town was covered in ash."
The volcano erupted,as a result the town was covered in ash.
True or False. "Because of" is used to show an effect.
False (It shows a cause.)
True or False: "As a result" shows the reason something happened.
False (It shows the effect.)
True or False: "The tsunami hit the coast, so many people had to evacuate." This is a correct cause-and-effect sentence.
True
True or False: "The earthquake happened due to strong winds."
False (Earthquakes are caused by movements in the Earth's crust, not winds.)
Write a cause-and-effect sentence using because of.
Write a cause-and-effect sentence using as a result.
