CAUSE AND EFFECT
1. We stopped playing tennis … the rain
a. because of
b. because
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
2. I love living in Australia … the weather.
a. Because
b. Since
c. As
d. Because of
e. But
3. Keith lost his job due … cutbacks in the department.
a. For
b. At
c. To
d. By
e. Either
4. It was all … her that we got into trouble
a. because
b. because of
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
5. We had to hurry indoors … it was raining
a. because of
b. because
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
6. I am late …. the traffic
a. because
b. because of
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
7. Constance might go to the library, … she might stay home.
a. But
b. Yet
c. For
d. So
e. And
8. We didn’t arrive until seven o’clock … the traffic was terrible
a. because
b. because of
c. due to
d. thanks to
e. therefore
9. She found the exam easy … she had worked hard during the course
a. because of
b. because
c. due to
d. thanks to
e. therefore
10. He can’t drive … his illness
a. because of
b. because
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
11. I am not feeling well, … I will come to the party.
a. Because
b. However
c. Since
d. Unless
e. Eventhough
12. … being very rich, he never shows off.
a. Although
b. Despite
c. Instead
d. Other than
e. Furthermore
13. He lost his driving licence … he was convicted of drinking and driving
a. due to
b. thanks to
c. therefore
d. because of
e. because
14. She could only eat a salad in the restaurant …… she is a vegetarian
a. due to
b. thanks to
c. therefore
d. because of
e. because
15. The newspaper was prosecuted … an article about the Government
a. because
b. because of
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
16. She never helps anyone … having a lot of money.
a. Whenever
b. However
c. Inspite of
d. Instead
e. Eventhough
17. … I was walking on the street, the accident happened.
a. While
b. When
c. Whereas
d. Unless
e. Otherwise
18. You can borrow my car … you agree to be very careful with it.
a. Because
b. Wherever
c. Whenever
d. As long as
e. because of
19. Dessert are harsh and dry … many plants grow there.
a. For
b. So
c. Yet
d. Or
e. And
20. Please come on time, … We may miss the flight.
a. Otherwise
b. Therefore
c. So
d. But
e. and
21. We should avoid oily food … be healthy.
a. Finally
b. In order to
c. Consequently
d. For
e. Always
22. I do it for purpose. I come early … I can prepare for my presentation.
a. So
b. For
c. Because
d. In order to
e. inspite of
23. All the flights to and from China are canceled, … corona virus.
a. As a result
b. Therefore
c. Because of
d. In order to
e. Because
24. The climate change and global warming worsen year by year, … many influencers persuade to
reduce the use of plastic bag and to plant the tree to make the earth better.
a. Because
b. Due to
c. For this reason
d. Contributed to
e. Because of
25. You will not get many viewers or subscribers … you make an original content.
a. Unless
b. Because of
c. Because
d. For that reason
e. and
26. Mrs. Bunga is not coming today, the students must write the essay.
a. So
b. Consequently
c. In order to
d. Because
e. That is why
27. She will stay at home … she does not have anything to do outside.
a. Since
b. Act
c. Short
d. For
e. To
28. He’s very difficult to understand … his accent.
a. because of
b. because
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
29. They moved to Liverpool … her job.
a. because
b. because of
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
30. There have been a lot of problems in Britain … mad cow disease.
a. because of
b. because
c. since
d. as
e. that is why
