Grammatical Signals 1b

In fact, many students get low scores in the exam __________ they cannot comprehend what they read.

• in other words

• that is why

• and 

• because

A lot of people ignored the reminder of the government to stay at home to avoid exposure to the disease. __________, the number of cases increased.

• in fact

• that is why

• as a result

• in addition

The meal we ordered was cheaper than expected, __________ we ordered dessert.

• in that case

• in fact

• since

• so

There has been an increase in greenhouse gases, ___________ global warming is happening.

• to add

• in fact

• therefore

• for example

The minimum wage in the Philippines needs to be raised _______________ provide Filipinos with a better quality of life.

• so that

• in this regard

• in order to 

• with this in mind

Chewing of gum inside the classroom is a distraction. ____________, students are not allowed to chew gums while they are in school. 

• in addition

• but

• moreover

• therefore

Mary studied hard for her Chemistry exam. ___________, she got an A+ in her final grade.

• because

• however

• as a result

• in addition

He did not complain to the police about the incident, ____________, the police took no action. 

• this is how

• as a result

• since

• accordingly

She made one big mistake not letting the pet dog in at night. ___________, she got scolded by her father early morning. 

• this is how

• furthermore

• due to that fact

• that is why

_________ you asked politely, I will let you use my phone for an hour. 

• although

• due to the fact

• since

• if