Cause and Result Connectors

Doctors believe some bacteria are more resistant nowadays _____ the use of antibiotics.

• because of

• owing to

• because

• then

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I knew I couldn't win. _____ I decided to practice instead of entering the competition.

• Since

• Due to

• Therefore,

• Consequently,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ you have no more money to spend, you will have to stop buying useless things.

• For this reason,

• Due to

• Since

• As

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

He’s embarrassed of being bald _____ he always wears a wig.

• For the reason that

• As a result,

• That's why

• On account of

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ the traffic jams, I arrive late for work every day.

• Because

• On account of

• As a result

• Due to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The students were angry _____ the teacher didn’t keep his promise to let them out earlier.

• because

• due to

• for the reason that

• for this reason,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

You are not following the doctor’s advice. _____ you won't get any better.

• Therefore,

• For this reason

• Because of,

• Owing to

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ the rain had poured for three days without a rest, there were floods in the area.

• As

• Due to

• Because of

• Since

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The new supermarket is cheaper than the old one. _____ , they do free home deliveries.

• Furthermore,

• However,

• Therefore,

• In addition,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

_____ the rain and the high winds, they never went camping.

• Despite

• Because of

• Due to

• Though

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E