Understanding Cause and Effect

What is the effect of heavy rain on the roads?

• Heavy rain increases road temperature.

• Heavy rain has no effect on road conditions.

• Heavy rain makes roads more durable.

• Heavy rain can make roads slippery, reduce visibility, and cause flooding.

Choose the correct conjunction: The event was canceled ___ the bad weather.

• unless

• because

• and

• although

Which sentence correctly uses 'because'?

• It was raining because I stayed home.

• I stayed home it was raining.

• I stayed home because it was raining hard.

• I stayed home because it was raining.

Identify the cause: She was late ___ the traffic jam.

• due to

• in spite of

• thanks to

• because of

What is the effect of studying hard?

• Increased stress and anxiety levels.

• Improved academic performance and knowledge retention.

• Decreased interest in learning.

• Lower grades and performance.

Select the correct phrase: The game was postponed ___ the rain.

• because of

• in spite of

• regardless of

• due to

Which sentence shows a correct cause and effect relationship?

• It was sunny, therefore the flowers bloomed.

• The ground is wet, so it rained.

• The car broke down, which caused the rain.

• It rained, so the ground is wet.

What does 'due to' indicate in a sentence?

• It indicates a location or place.

• It indicates a comparison or contrast.

• It indicates a time or date.

• It indicates a cause or reason.

Choose the correct conjunction: He succeeded ___ his determination.

• unless

• because

• but

• although

Identify the cause: The flowers bloomed ___ the warm weather.

• in spite of

• because

• due to

• regardless of