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.
as
since
because
consequently
15
Most heart attacks are c_______ by blood clots.
caused
15
Studies show that government funding can _______ better student learning outcomes.
impact
affect
cause
lead to
15
Some online courses have been dropped ________ lack of student interest.
since
the cause of
due to
the reason for
15
The exam has been cancelled ____________ the pandemic.
because
due to
as a result
the reason for
20
The problems might be ________ a shortage of teachers.
in order to
due to
because
lead to
15
Which of the following connectors is INCORRECT: Student engagement levels have dropped significantly in recent weeks _______ a high turnover of teachers.
since
due to
owing to
because of
15
Profits have declined __________ the recent drop in sales.
as a result of
resulted in
as
therefore
15
Which of the following connectors is INCORRECT: _________ the accident, he was unable to complete his assessments on time.
Because of
Owing to
Consequently
As a result of
15
Which of the following connectors is INCORRECT: Extreme weather events are likely to be worse and more frequent _________ climate change.
because of
thus
as a result 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.
Owing to
Due to
In addition 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, ________________.
