TOPIC 25 A SEC

Which of the following is NOT a prepositional phrase indicating cause?

• Because of

• Therefore

• On account of

• Through

Which adverbial clause introduces the reason before the main clause?

• Because

• Since

• Considering that

• Now that

How can the reason for an action be expressed by non-finite clauses?

• By using adverbial clauses

• By using specific verbs

• By using present and past participles

• By using prepositional phrases

Which of the following verbs can express result?

• Since

• Because

• Result in

• Lead to

What conjunct is used to indicate that the sentence is the result of what has been said before?

• Consequently

• As a result

• Somehow

• Therefore

In the sentence 'The horses are over the fence', what does the preposition 'over' indicate?

• The horses are now inside the fence

• The horses are now under the fence

• The horses are now beside the fence

• The horses are now beyond

Which verb can express result in itself?

• Since

• Lead to

• Because

• Bring about

How can result be expressed by a non-finite clause?

• Accompanied by specific verbs

• Accompanied by adverbial clauses

• Accompanied by prepositional phrases

• Accompanied by 'too' or 'enough'

What does the conjunct 'thus' indicate?

• Consequence

• Purpose

• Cause

• Result

Which preposition implies the result of an action?

• Through

• With

• Off

• For