CAUSE and EFFECT test 2

_____ the welding torch was not grounded properly, the welder received an electric shock.

• Due to

• Since

• Hence

• Because of

The welder's health was affected _____ he was exposed to harmful fumes for a long time. a. so b. therefore c. as d.

• so

• therefore

• as

• consequently

1. The metal was heated too much, _____ it became brittle.

• so

• as

• because of

• since

1. The equipment was outdated, _____ several defects in the welds.

• because

• owing to

• so

• that's why

1. The project was delayed, _____ the team did not follow the welding standards.

• du to

• because

• that's why

• then

1. The training was effective, _____ the workers became more proficient in welding.

• because

• since

• due to

• therefore

The quality of the welds improved _____ the new techniques were implemented.

• so

• therefore

• as a result

• since

Here are some common conjunctions that can be used to express cause and effect, EXCEPT...

• Since

• Due to

• Because of

• Such as

... his hard work, he managed to get the best students award

• Thanks to

• Because of

• For

• Because

What is the effect in this sentence?

Due to peanut allergies, students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods.

• peanut allergies

• students aren't permitted to bring in baked goods

• students are in baked goods

• allergies

• students are permitted to bring in baked goods.