Digital Practice for Effect Connectors

1. People believe that happiness can be achieved through acquiring products. ______, there is a sharp increase in the consumerist mindset.

• A. On the other hand

• B.  However

• C.  Due to

• D.  As a result

Answer explanation

"As a result" is a sentence connector. It is used here at the beginning of the effect sentence, followed by a comma.

2. Over the past few decades, there has been a need for flexible learning ______ online education is growing in popularity.

• A. to cause

• B.  ; consequently,

• C.  the cause of

• D.  as a consequence,

Answer explanation

"Consequently" is a sentence connector. It is used here to connect the cause and effect sentences, so it has to be preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.

3. Consumerism perpetuates the materialistic values of society. It contributes to the depletion of natural resources ________.

• A. consequently

• B.  as a result

• C.  thereby

• D.  therefore

Answer explanation

"As a result" can be used as a phrase at the end of the effect sentence with no commas or semicolons needed.

4. Some people believe they can communicate with their pets. ______ they might overlook research suggesting that human-animal communication is unlikely.

• A. As

• B. Consequently

• C. As a cause

• D. Therefore,

Answer explanation

"Therefore" is a sentence connector. It is used here at the beginning of the effect sentence, followed by a comma.

5. Living at home can provide a sense of security, support, and familiarity. People who live with their parents have higher levels of happiness ______.

• A. to result in

• B. consequently

• C. as a consequence

• D. because

Answer explanation

"As a consequence" can be used as a phrase at the end of the effect sentence with no commas or semicolons needed.

6. COVID-19 has forced education systems worldwide to find alternatives to face-to-face instruction. ————, online learning has been used by teachers and students on an unprecedented scale.

• A. As a result

• B. Since

• C. Due to

• D. Because of

Answer explanation

"As a result" is a sentence connector. It is used here at the beginning of the effect sentence, followed by a comma.

7. ______ online education is the advancement of technology, which has made it possible to deliver education remotely.

• A. The cause of

• B.  As a result

• C.  Because of

• D.  Because

Answer explanation

"The cause of" is a phrase that introduces the effect. It is followed here by an effect NP, verb to be (is), then a cause NP.

8. Both animals and humans have a way to communicate with each other, which _______ interesting linguistic patterns.

• A. results in

• B. caused

• C. have an effect

• D. result

Answer explanation

"Result in" is a phrasal verb that introduces effect. It is used here in the singular form, followed by an NP.

9. ______ consumerism is the way society is focusing on materialistic values.

• A. As a consequence

• B. Because

• C. The reason for

• D. Since

Answer explanation

"The reason for" is a phrase that introduces the effect. It is followed here by an effect NP, verb to be (is), then a cause NP.

10. People usually declutter their living space daily ______ they feel relieved and comfortable when they walk into their homes.

• A. ; as a consequence,

• B. due to

• C. because of

• D. , as a result

Answer explanation

"As a consequence" is a sentence connector. It is used here to connect the cause and effect sentences, so it has to be preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.