Connectives (sequencing and cause & effect)

The crystals formed ___________ water seeped through the rocks.

• so

• because

• therefore

• and

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The cave is dangerous, ____________ do not enter.

• because

• afterwards

• therefore

• due to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

________________ the heat, you can only survive in the cave for 10 minutes.

• As a result of

• Consequently

• So

• After

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

After the cave was discovered, it became famous.

What type of connective is 'after'?

• sequencing

• cause and effect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Due to the caves high temperatures, you must not go inside.

What type of connective is 'due to?

• sequencing

• cause and effect

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Rainwater passes through limestone ____ the water becomes rich in minerals.

• if

• so

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Mineral-rich water drips through a cave ____________ calcite builds up on the ceiling and floor.

• if

• because

• consequently

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

____ a stalactite and stalagmite meet, they form a column.

• Therefore

• If

• Since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

You must be careful ___________ you can easily get lost in a cave.

• therefore

• so

• since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The cave was full of hot, mineral-rich water ________ crystals formed.

• if

• therefore

• because

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E