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Many people rely on disposable plastics. __________, plastic pollution continues to increase.
As a result,
due to - introduces cause or effect?
Cause
The factory reduced pollution. __________, the river became cleaner.
consequently
Fix: People didn't exercise, therefore because they became unhealthy.
People didn't exercise; therefore, they became unhealthy.
What is the effect? Traffic accidents decreased because the city lowered the speed limit.
Traffic accidents decreased.
Which phrase is more formal? A. lots of people B. numerous people
numerous people
__________ many students study regularly, they earn higher grades.
Since
What is the effect? The company offered better salaries. As a result, employee satisfaction improved.
Employee satisfaction improved.
Which Transition Doesn't Belong? A. Therefore B. Consequently C. As a result D. Because
because (shows cause)
The concert was canceled __________ heavy rain.
because of / due to
Which expression is more academic? so or therefore
therefore
Consequently - introduces cause or effect?
effect
Many people recycle. __________, less waste ends up in landfills.
therefore
What is the effect? Due to rising temperatures, glaciers are melting faster.
Glaciers are melting faster.
What is the cause? Because many people drive instead of using public transportation, traffic congestion has increased.
Many people drive instead of using public transportation.
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